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Haaland's haircut: Man City star chops off his locks for the new season
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· August 23, 2026
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Key points Haaland's new look did not seem to affect the team's performance, as they won 2-1. Erling Haaland has debuted a new hairstyle, a buzz cut, for the new Premier League season.
Erling Haaland has debuted a new hairstyle, a buzz cut, for the new Premier League season. His previous flowing locks made him one of the most recognizable sports stars. The change was noticed on social media ahead of Manchester City's match against Bournemouth.
Haaland's new look did not seem to affect the team's performance, as they won 2-1. The reaction to Haaland's haircut has been documented, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic jokingly asking if he had lost a bet. Former City manager Pep Guardiola also commented on the change, saying he would love to have hair.
Further details about Haaland's new hairstyle and the match against Bournemouth are available from the source.
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Category: News Published: August 23, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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