Video footage of Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has surfaced showing him using his phone while driving following his team’s match against Arsenal. Haaland, 24, was surrounded by fans as he drove away from the Etihad Stadium in his pricey £250,000 Mercedes Maybach. The clip, widely shared on TikTok, captures Haaland appearing to be scrolling on his phone while stationary in traffic. His girlfriend, Isabel Haugseng Johansen, was also in the car as Haaland glanced at a camera outside the window before continuing to look at his phone on the dashboard. He eventually put the phone down when the traffic started moving.
It appears that Manchester City’s striker Erling Haaland was spotted using his phone while driving.
Haaland was reportedly seen using his phone while driving near the Etihad stadium. This incident occurred only a year after he was caught doing the same in his Rolls-Royce Cullinan on a Manchester road. According to a source, Haaland didn’t seem concerned about the fans taking pictures and videos as he casually scrolled through his phone while driving. This behavior has been criticized, especially since he is seen as a role model for many young kids. Despite scoring a goal against Arsenal earlier that day, the footage of him using his phone while driving has sparked backlash from road safety campaigners. Lucy Straker from Brake expressed the importance of influential individuals acting responsibly to set a good example for others, emphasizing the dangers of using a phone while driving. Driving requires full attention, and any distractions, like using a phone, can have catastrophic consequences.
Road safety activists have criticized the actions of the ace, claiming they are extremely risky.
Haaland found the back of the net first for City in their thrilling 2-2 stalemate against title contenders Arsenal this past Sunday.
The allure of checking a phone while driving should never outweigh the value of a person’s life. It is a sigh of relief that no harm was done in this particular situation.
We urge Erling Haaland to contact us.
In the UK, drivers caught using a mobile phone while driving could receive a £200 fine and six penalty points on their licence.
Mail Sport has reached out to City for their response.
