Erling Haaland’s father appears to tell England fans to ‘f*** off’ before bitter message after Norway loss




Alf-Inge Haaland cut a furious figure in the Hard Rock Stadium stands as England dispatched Norway from the World Cup in dramatic fashion on Saturday evening.The 53-year-old former Premier League midfielder was captured on the big screen directing a crude two-finger gesture towards England supporters following a contentious VAR intervention.Referee Clement Turpin had initially awarded the Three Lions a penalty after substitute Djed Spence appeared to be brought down, but the decision was subsequently reversed upon video review.Cameras showed Haaland Sr signalling that Spence had dived before turning towards the crowd, making the offensive hand gesture and appearing to mouth expletives at supporters.Alf-Inge Haaland appeared to tell England fans to “f*** off” after Djed Spence’s penalty was overturned | ITVThe Norwegian fury stemmed from two pivotal officiating decisions that went against them.Earlier in the second half, Torbjorn Heggem had bundled the ball home after Jordan Pickford parried Alexander Sorloth’s effort from a corner.The goal would have restored Norway’s advantage, but VAR intervened after determining that Erling Haaland had shoved Elliot Anderson with both arms whilst attempting to create space.Following consultation with the pitchside monitor, Turpin disallowed the strike.The penalty reversal in extra time proved equally contentious, with officials ruling that Spence had instigated contact with his marker rather than being fouled.Djed Spence tumbled in the box from Oscar Bobb’s challenge but the referee changed his mind over giving a penalty | REUTERSThe elder Haaland’s grievances did not conclude with his stadium outburst.Following the final whistle, he took to social media to deliver a sardonic message aimed at both the match officials and England’s two-goal hero.”Well done Bellingham and referee,” he wrote in response to a post highlighting the Real Madrid star’s tournament tally.The bitter five-word riposte drew a flood of responses from triumphant England supporters, who wasted little time in mocking the former Nottingham Forest, Leeds United and Manchester City player.His pointed reference to the referee appeared directed at the disallowed Norwegian goal that could have altered the contest’s outcome.Bellingham’s magnificent individual display proved the difference as England recovered from falling behind to Andreas Schjelderup’s 36th-minute opener.Alf-Inge Haaland’s fury did not relent after the match as he took to social media to vent further | XThe former Borussia Dortmund midfielder, once a teammate of the younger Haaland, levelled proceedings with a superb solo effort before the interval.His second arrived three minutes into extra time when Norwegian goalkeeper Orjan Nyland fumbled Anderson’s strike directly into his path.Erling Haaland, who had arrived at the quarter-final boasting seven goals from four matches, found England’s rearguard far more stubborn and was surprisingly withdrawn during the additional period.England now advance to face either Argentina or Switzerland in Atlanta on Wednesday.