{
  "id": 13060580,
  "title": "EPL: Haaland breaks silence after Man City’s guilty verdict",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/epl-haaland-breaks-silence-after-man-citys-guilty-verdict",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T07:43:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/09/epl-haaland-breaks-silence-after-man-citys-guilty-verdict/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has made his first public remarks following the independent commission's verdict declaring the club guilty of serious breaches of Premier League financial rules. The club has already filed an appeal, asserting their innocence as they navigate this legal quandary. Haaland has urged fans to maintain unity and positivity amidst the ongoing legal battle. \"We have to stick together. We have to stay with each other, and we have to stay positive. No matter what happens in life, we always have to have a smile,\" Haaland stated. He encouraged fans to remain optimistic, focused on football games, and enjoying the ride. \"We have to stick together; we have to spread the love to each other. So yeah: stick together, and enjoy the ride and smile,\" he added.",
  "summary": "Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland has become the first player from the club to comment publicly, after the verdict of an independent commission finding them guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of Premier League financial rules. City have already submitted an appeal, as they continue to maintain their innocence. They claim that the […] EPL: Haaland breaks silence after Man…",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/i-could-be-80-before-man-city-verdict-arrives-mourinho",
        "published": "2026-10-09T07:30:17.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
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        "published": "2026-10-09T10:24:13.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}