"I don't regret much in life" - Haaland on tossing the ball at Gabriel's head

Hurria Butt 1 month ago 3.9k |

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Erling Haaland said the episode with Gabriel should be left on the pitch. AFP

During the press conference ahead of Norway's match against Slovenia, Erling Haaland was asked whether he regretted tossing the ball at Gabriel Magalheas' head in the Premier League showdown between Man City and Arsenal. The striker responded that he does not, as it was something that happened "in the heat of the moment" and should therefore be left on the pitch.

Erling Haaland has no regrets about his heated moment during the intense clash between City and Arsenal on matchday five of the Premier League. The striker was caught by the cameras as he tossed the ball at Gabriel Magalheas' head following the Citizens last-grasp equaliser.

The episode caused drama on and off the pitch as the FA's decision to not sanction the Norwegian was met with a lot of disapproval, causing a mini-war between the two sides. The topic was brought up again during Haaland's press conference on Wednesday, ahead of Norway's first Nations League fixture of the October international break.

"It was in the heat of the moment and a lot of stuff happened in that game," said the 24-year-old. "Things that happen on the football pitch stay there, that's how it is." When asked if he regretted the toss, Haaland was quick to respond with a smile, saying: "I don't regret much in life."

Haaland will lead Norway with the captain's armband on during the international break, as regular-captain Martin Odegaard continues his period on the sidelines due to injury. The Scandinavian side face Slovenia on Thursday before travelling away at Austria on Sunday.