'Sorry to all the perfect brothers and sisters' - Erling Haaland fires back at pedantic followers after making spelling mistake in Instagram post

Erling Haaland fired a sarcastic remark back at his Instagram followers after they pointed out a spelling mistake he made on social media.

WHAT HAPPENED?
Enroute to Florida for City's pre-season tour, the Norwegian international posted a photo of himself and team-mate Jack Grealish while on their flight. His Instagram followers were quick to point out he spelled Orlando, 'Ornaldo' - prompting the former Borussia Dortmund forward to clap back at his detractors.

WHAT ERLING HAALAND SAID
He wrote in an Instagram story: "Orlando***. Not even allowed to write something wrong in this perfect world sorry to all the perfect brothers and sisters out there."
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Haaland and City are preparing for the new Premier League season as they aim for a record-extending fifth straight title. The Norwegian will be key to that bid in what could be manager Pep Guardiola's last season in charge of the Sky Blues - with the Spaniard out of contract in 2025.

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WHAT NEXT?
City's next pre-season match is against Barcelona on Tuesday before they round off their United States tour against Chelsea on Saturday. A week later, they take on rivals Manchester United in the Community Shield at Wembley.

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