'Shocking Scandal': Erling Haaland's Father Caught Giving the Finger to the Camera... Is It Because of 'Arch-Enemy' Roy Keane? Fans Erupt, Calling It "The Best World Cup Moment"

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A scene showing Alf-Inge Haaland (54), father of the 'monster' Erling Haaland (26), making an inappropriate finger gesture during a match was captured on live TV, sparking controversy.

The UK's 'The Sun' reported on the 12th (Korea time) that "Alf-Inge Haaland made a finger curse while watching the match from the stands."

England defeated Norway 2-1 in a thrilling extra-time victory at Miami Stadium in the United States during the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA North, Central America and Caribbean World Cup, thanks to multi-goals by Jude Bellingham.

During the extra time on this day, controversy over an erroneous call heated up the atmosphere in the stands. It appeared that England's Jadon Sancho had been fouled by Oscar Bobb, earning a penalty kick; however, after Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review, it was revealed to be Sancho's 'diving' action, and the decision was overturned.

The broadcast camera then focused on Alf-Inge in the stands. Having previously played for Manchester City and other clubs, he mimicked Sancho's diving motion mockingly before raising two fingers toward the sky in a vulgar gesture.

This scene spread rapidly via social media (SNS). Fans became intrigued, speculating whether Alf-Inge's action was aimed at Roy Keane, his 'arch-enemy' from their playing days. On this day, Roy Keane participated in the as a commentator for UK's ITV. Netizens expressed heated reactions such as "Alf-Inge must have heard about Roy Keane's commentary," "The second round between the two has begun," and "This is the best World Cup moment."

Even after the match, Alf-Inge indirectly expressed his dissatisfaction with the referee's decisions. He left a biting reply on European football expert Fabrizio Romano's SNS post praising Jude Bellingham's performance, writing, "Bellingham, and the referee, did very well," thereby taking a shot at the officials.

On this day, Norway took the lead in the 36th minute of the first half with an early goal by Andreas Schjelderup. However, they conceded an equalizer in stoppage time of the first half to Bellingham and a winning goal two minutes into extra time, ultimately losing 1-2. With this result, England, led by manager Thomas Tuchel, will compete for a spot in the final against Lionel Messi's Argentina in the semi-finals.

Erling Haaland, who had drawn high expectations, was silenced by England's defense and was substituted off just before the end of the match.

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