Manchester City Conducts Internal Probe After Temp Worker Alleges Injury; Police Find No Malice
Manchester City launched an investigation after temp worker inside the club’s mascot, ‘Moonbeam,’ claimed she suffered whiplash when star striker Erling Haaland allegedly playfully knocked her on the head.
The incident reportedly occurred before City’s 1-0 win over Southampton last October. According to The Sun, the woman—who had been working as a mascot since last summer—initially thought she was struck by a football while posing for photos before learning Haaland had tapped her twice from behind.
The following day, after experiencing head and neck pain, she was advised by a club doctor to seek hospital checks. She later filed an assault complaint with Greater Manchester Police, accusing the club of a “cover-up” to protect their star player.
“I was pretty upset, crying, and my head was thudding,” she told The Sun. “I later realized he’d come behind me, hit me, and then leaned on my head.” She claimed a colleague confirmed it was Haaland, joking, “At least you can say Erling Haaland hit you.”
Frustrated by the club’s response, she alleged, “They didn’t even speak to him—they didn’t want to distract him. I’m sure he would’ve apologized if given the chance.”
However, Manchester City’s internal review, led by health and safety chief Paul Kenyon, reportedly found CCTV footage showed Haaland only “grazed” the mascot, with Greater Manchester Police agreeing no malice was involved.
A club spokesperson stated: “We fully investigated and found no evidence supported the injury claim. Police also took no further action.”
Meanwhile, City prepares for their FA Cup quarter-final against Bournemouth, with Pep Guardiola praising Cherries boss Andoni Iraola: “They have a special way to play—football would be boring if all teams played the same.”
The case raises questions over player-club worker interactions, though City maintains no wrongdoing occurred.
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