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Erling Haaland cuts off signature hair before Manchester City opener — leaving his girlfriend in shock: ‘I think I will cry’

Nypost · · 498 words · By Bridget Reilly
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What to know about Erling Haaland cuts off signature hair before Manchester City opener — leaving his girlfriend in shock: ‘I think I will cry’

A new season has brought out a new look for Erling Haaland, and it didn’t come without candid reactions from his loved ones.

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What happened

A new season has brought out a new look for Erling Haaland, and it didn’t come without candid reactions from his loved ones.

Why it matters

The Manchester City star, known for his long blonde locks, dropped a YouTube video and several photos across social media on Sunday, showing off his new short hair hours before the club’s Premier League opener against Bournemouth.

Common ground

It’s quite a shift after he has rocked the Viking-like hair throughout his four years at the club.

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No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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Claim 1: “The Manchester City star... dropped a YouTube video and several photos across social media on Sunday, showing off his new short hair hours before the club’s Premier League opener against Bournemouth.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant search results (Reddit posts about XNXX and WoW classes) and general Wikipedia bios of Haaland and other players. There is no evidence regarding a YouTube video or haircut before a Bournemouth match.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Erling Braut Haaland (born 21 July 2000) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Manchester City and the Norway national team. Widely regarded as one of t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erling_Haaland
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kevin De Bruyne (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈkɛvɪn də ˈbrœynə]; born 28 June 1991) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie A club Napoli and the Belgium national team. Wide…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_De_Bruyne
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Roy Maurice Keane (born 10 August 1971) is an Irish football pundit, former coach, and former professional player. He is best known for his career in the Premier League, in particular his captaincy of…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Keane
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Claim 2: “In the YouTube clip, his longtime girlfriend Isabel Haugseng Johansen, 22, could be seen in the room”
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The provided web search results are adult content (pornography) and completely irrelevant to the claim about Isabel Haugseng Johansen. No authoritative evidence confirms her age or presence in a specific video.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Erling Braut Haaland (born 21 July 2000) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Manchester City and the Norway national team. Widely regarded as one of t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erling_Haaland
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Claim 3: “Johansen... wrote to her 2.1 million followers”
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The provided evidence consists of adult content search results and does not contain any information regarding Isabel Haugseng Johansen's Instagram follower count.
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Claim 4: “At the time of writing, Manchester City trailed 1-0 in the second half.”
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Claim 5: “Haaland and Johansen... stunned at the Dolce & Gabbana fashion show in Taormina, Sicily last month.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm attendance at a Dolce & Gabbana show in Taormina.
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Claim 6: “The two welcomed a son in December 2024”
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Multiple sources confirm that Haaland and Johansen welcomed a son in December 2024, with one source specifically mentioning Haaland hinting at the pregnancy in October 2024.
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web search NEUTRAL — Erling Haaland and his girlfriend, Isabel Haugseng Johansen, have one child, a son, born in December 2024. Haaland hinted at the pregnancy in October 2024 by tucking a match ball under his jersey afte…
https://www.sportsdunia.com/football-entertainment/erling-ha…
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web search NEUTRAL — Have you noticed that Erling Haaland and Isabel Haugseng Johansen have been together for five years but still haven't married, even after welcoming their first child #soccertiktok.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/isabel-haugseng-and-erling-h…
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web search NEUTRAL — Erling Haaland has been dating his girlfriend Isabel Haugseng Johansen since 2021.Need to know. Erling Haaland and his girlfriend Isabel Haugseng Johansen started dating around 2021. The two welcomed …
https://people.com/who-is-isabel-haugseng-johansen-erling-ha…
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Claim 7: “Haaland represented his country and pushed them to the quarterfinals [of the FIFA World Cup this summer]”
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Multiple sources (TikTok, World Cup Overview, and a news report) confirm that Haaland led Norway to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 2-1 victory over Brazil.
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web search NEUTRAL — Erling Haaland leading Norway's "Viking Row" after their 2-1 win over Brazil. Haaland scored both of Norway's goals, first with a header in the 79th minute and then again in the 90th, sending Norway i…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/haaland-after-winning
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web search NEUTRAL — Erling Haaland-led World Cup run is stirring up soccer pride for Norway fans at home and abroad.World Cup 2026: Erling Haaland scores twice and Norway shocks Brazil 2-1 to advance to quarterfinals.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — Erling Haaland celebrated with his girlfriend, Isabel Haugseng Johansen, and his family after the star striker helped Norway clinch a 2-1 victory in the Round of 16 over Brazil in the 2026 FIFA World …
https://people.com/how-erling-haaland-and-girlfriend-celebra…
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Claim 8: “The couple, who grew up together in Bryne, Norway”
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Three independent web sources (WireImage/Marc Piasecki, Hindustan Times, and another source) confirm that both Erling Haaland and Isabel Haugseng Johansen are from Bryne, Norway, and grew up there.
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web search NEUTRAL — Erling Haaland and Isabel Haugseng Johansen attend the 67th Ballon D'Or Photocall on October 30, 2023 in Paris. (Photo by Marc Piasecki/WireImage). Isabel Haugseng Johansen is a Norwegian footballer f…
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/erlin…
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web search NEUTRAL — Both Isabel Haugseng Johansen and Erling Haaland hail from Bryne, a small town in southwestern Norway. In fact, just like Johansen, Haaland too is a product of Bryne FK and represented their youth tea…
https://www.lifestyleasia.com/sg/entertainment/isabel-haugse…
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web search NEUTRAL — Isabel Haugseng Johansen comes from Bryne, a small town in southwestern Norway, the same place where Haaland grew up. Like him, she spent her early years playing football and developed through the you…
https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/us-sports/who-is-erlin…
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Claim 9: “The two also recently attended a Jennifer Lopez concert in Sicily”
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Claim 10: “The comment wasn’t exactly what Haaland, 25, wanted to hear”
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Four independent cross-references (Al Jazeera, Krdo, Sowetan) explicitly refer to Erling Haaland as a 25-year-old.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — The label “goal machine” is perfect for this 25-year-old
https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/6/7/who-are-the-best-s…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — the 25-year-old picked up the Premier League’s Golden Boot award for top goalscorer – the third time he’s won it in the last four years
https://krdo.com/news/2026/06/06/cnn-sports-picks-its-player…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — The 25 year old also became the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals, scored in just 111 appearances.
https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/5/26/norway-world-cup-…
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Claim 11: “Once the Norwegian moved to Germany to play for Borussia Dortmund, Johansen reached out to him on Instagram.”
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Only one source specifically mentions that the relationship began with an Instagram message. Other sources mention they are from the same town or that she supports him, but do not corroborate the specific Instagram contact method.
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web search NEUTRAL — Erling Haaland and Isabel Haugseng Johansen's relationship began with a simple Instagram message. Long before Haaland became a household name, he and Johansen shared the same roots in Bryne, Norway.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-spo…
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web search NEUTRAL — Isabel Haugseng Johansen (20) unterstützt Haaland regelmäßig am Spielfeldrand und bei Preisverleihungen. Ihr Leben in Manchester unterscheidet sich stark von ihrem Alltag vor einem Jahr, als sie noch …
https://www.bild.de/unterhaltung/stars-und-leute/erling-haal…
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web search NEUTRAL — Erling Haaland and Isabel Haugseng Johansen after Norway's win over Brazil. Off the field, Haaland enjoys a far more tranquil existence, where he appears content and stable with long-term girlfriend I…
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/erling-haaland-gi…
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Claim 12: “Haaland said Zlatan Ibrahimović warned him not to [cut his hair] because “your strength is in your hair.””
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Three independent sources (The Independent, TikTok, and a sports commentary piece) confirm that Zlatan Ibrahimović warned Haaland against cutting his hair, stating his strength was in his hair.
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web search NEUTRAL — Haaland against cutting off his locks, lest he rid himself of the strength they carry. “What the f--- did you do?” said Ibrahimović, who used to rock a ponytail himself, is heard joking on the call.
https://www.si.com/soccer/whats-in-a-mane-why-erling-haaland…
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web search NEUTRAL — Zlatan explains his belief in not cutting hair and urged Erling Haaland to do the same, linking uncut hair to strength and cultural traditions.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/never-cut-your-hair-because-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Haaland said that Zlatan Ibrahimovic had previously advised him against cutting his hair, warning him that his strength was in his hair like the biblical Samson.
https://www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/sport/erling-haaland-…
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