After Ripping Apart Lionel Messi, Piers Morgan Targets Erling Haaland: “Behaves Like a Hyperactive Octopus”

The VAR still continues to create drama among experts and journalists. This time it’s the decision in yesterday’s match between Manchester City and Chelsea. Usually known to provide opinions and take jabs at players like Lionel Messi, British broadcaster Piers Morgan now targets Erling Haaland after he scored a penalty.

Morgan has been quite vocal about various issues in soccer. But senior journalists are known to get critical of Manchester City’s overall performances. And now, Morgan threw the Manchester City under the bus with a bizarre remark. 

Piers Morgan criticizes Erling Haaland over penalty debacle 

The 57-year-old journalist called Manchester City out during their victories. Morgan also undermined their treble, calling Arsenal’s unbeaten streak in the 2003–2004 season better. The veteran now targets Haaland, comparing him to an eight-limbed mollusk for being reckless inside the box. Morgan mentioned, “Another day, another VAR fiasco. Haaland behaves like a hyperactive octopus but gets a penalty. Absurd.”

Morgan got annoyed by Haaland moving freely inside the box with his hands placed open. In the game, Haaland scored a brace, and the first goal came through the penalty that Morgan is referring to. They gave the penalty after VAR intervened, calling it in the favor of the Citizens.

With many experts calling out the VAR, Morgan did not miss a chance to criticize the technology. The VAR has been subject to scrutiny for the past few weeks. The disallowed Luis Diaz goal against Tottenham Hotspur sparked the boiling point of the ongoing debate. However, Morgan, this time, chose to confront Haaland, whom he supported during the Ballon d’Or.

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Morgan bashed Lionel Messi in favor of Haaland

A couple of weeks ago, the same journalist took the Norwegian side, only to take a dig at Lionel Messi. Piers Morgan called the Ballon d’Or award to be rigged, and Messi winning it did not make sense. Morgan also claimed that the Argentine should have won two fewer than Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Haaland was the runner-up in this year’s race, scoring 52 goals for Manchester City. The player won the UEFA Player of the Year award after winning the UEFA Champions League and scored 12 goals in the competition last season. Yet, the Messiah of the soccer claimed his historic eighth Ballon d’Or.