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Erling Haaland’s new hairstyle shocks fellow soccer stars and the internet alike

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Newest development Aug 24, 2026 · 4 reportsErling Haaland’s new hairstyle shocks fellow soccer stars and the internet alike

Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland, known for high-scoring seasons and his flowing blond locks, has made a jarring change to his appearance that has sent the internet into a frenzy. Haaland was the star player for the Norway’s team in the recent FIFA World Cup and plays as a striker for Manchester…

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

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    Erling Haaland’s new hairstyle shocks fellow soccer stars and the internet alike

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Haaland's haircut: Man City star chops off his locks for the new season (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Erling Haaland’s famed flowing locks are no more

  2. New York Post

    Erling Haaland cuts off signature hair before Manchester City opener — leaving his girlfriend in shock: ‘I think I will cry’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

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

  3. KTLA Los Angeles

    Did Erling Haaland's haircut help his team win? (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    Erling Haaland has long been known for his long, flowing Viking-esque blond hair. But ahead of the 2026-2027 Premier League season, he decided to switch things up. That’s right: the prolific Norwegian striker has shed his luscious locks.

  4. Newsweek

    Erling Haaland Reveals Shocking Physical Transformation (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Manchester City star Erling Haaland started the 2026-27 English Premier League season off with a bang. Learn more here.

  5. New York Post

    Erling Haaland shocks fans with new haircut: ‘New season, new hair’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    He’s ditching his signature long blond locks.

  6. GQ

    Erling Haaland Has a Buzz Cut Now (opens GQ)

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    GQ's feed description

    The Man City striker kicked off the Premier League season with a dramatic new look.

  7. Latin Times

    Erling Haaland Shaved His Head, Not His Ambition. The Internet Lost It and Man City Won Anyway. (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    Haaland ditched his iconic man bun for a buzz cut before Man City's season opener, shocking fans, teammates, and Zlatan Ibrahimović alike

  8. Deseret News

    Erling Haaland’s new hairstyle shocks fellow soccer stars and the internet alike (opens Deseret News)

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    Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland, known for high-scoring seasons and his flowing blond locks, has made a jarring change to his appearance that has sent the internet into a frenzy. Haaland was the star player for the Norway’s team in the recent FIFA World Cup and plays as a striker for Manchester…

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