Soccer-Man City consider legal action after Real Madrid candidate’s Haaland pledge
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Manchester City is contemplating legal action against Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme for his comments about Erling Haaland. Riquelme claimed he would sign Haaland if elected, which City refuted, stating there is no contractual clause allowing such a move. Haaland's representatives also dismissed Riquelme's assertions as false.
- ▪Manchester City is considering legal action after Real Madrid candidate Enrique Riquelme pledged to sign Erling Haaland.
- ▪Riquelme claimed Haaland had a release clause and expressed his intention to prioritize the transfer if elected.
- ▪Haaland's father and agent quickly rejected Riquelme's claims as untrue.
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World Soccer-Man City consider legal action after Real Madrid candidate’s Haaland pledge Manchester City are considering legal action after Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme said he would sign the Premier League club’s Norway striker Erling Haaland if elected. By Reuters 4 Jun 2026 Manchester City's manager Pep Guardiola attends a farewell ceremony after the English Premier League match Manchester City against Aston Villa, in Manchester, Britain, 24 May 2026. EPA/GARY OAKLEY EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos, 'live' services or NFTs. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.
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