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Erling Haaland was asked for his shirt at half-time by a BSC Young Boys player in an unusual twist on football etiquette – and his response was telling.
Captain Mohamed Ali Camara approached the Manchester City striker before they walked into the tunnel and asked for his shirt.
Haaland replied: “You can’t do this,” but handed the defender his shirt before they went their separate ways.
Often players change shirts full-time, but in recent years it is not so common for players to ask for such a memento from an opponent mid-match.
He had already scored once as Pep Guardiola’s men went into half-time 2-0 down, but he scored a stunner after the break to make it 3-0, which was the final result.
“You should ask him for his jersey next,” TNT Sports co-commentator Ally McCoist joked after scoring a finish into the top corner.
Erling Haaland was asked for his shirt by Mohamed Ali Camara during Man City’s match against BSC Young Boys
The City star handed the defender his kit, but said ‘you can’t do this’ after the bizarre request
Haaland scored two, including a stunning goal in the second half, before being sent off on the hour mark
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Camara marked Haaland during his time on the pitch, but he was probably happy to withdraw after his two goals.
With a demanding schedule ahead, Haaland was substituted on the hour mark for compatriot Oscar Bobb.
City’s next three games are against Chelsea – fresh from a 4-1 win over Tottenham – Liverpool and RB Leipzig in the Champions League.
They face Spurs and Aston Villa next month to complete a tough five-match series.
They are back at the top of the Premier League after beating Bournemouth 6-1 at the weekend and following Spurs’ loss at home to Chelsea – Ange Postecoglou’s first Premier League defeat.
