{
  "id": 2793129,
  "title": "Haaland’s haircut: Man City star chops off his locks for the new season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/haalands-haircut-man-city-star-chops-off-his-locks-for-the-new-season",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T12:59:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/soccer/2026/08/23/haalands-haircut-man-city-star-chops-off-his-locks-for-the-new-season"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester City forward Erling Haaland has undergone a drastic change in his appearance ahead of the new Premier League season. The star striker, known for his long flowing locks, has buzzed his hair off in a shocking new hairstyle. The transformation was widely shared on social media on Sunday in anticipation of City's opening match against Bournemouth. Haaland's new look was the subject of much commentary, with former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expressing his surprise and admiration, saying \"You're lucky to have hair. I would love to have it!\" However, Haaland opted to wear a cap during the warm-up, showcasing the extent of his new haircut.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Erling Haaland cuts his hair for new season.",
    "Former manager Pep Guardiola admires Haaland's new look.",
    "Haaland wears cap during warm-up to show haircut."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Haaland’s haircut: Man City star chops off his locks for the new season",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/haalands-haircut-man-city-star-chops-off-his-locks-for-the-new-season-2807129",
        "published": "2026-08-23T14:53:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}