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Erling Haaland celebrates birthday by posing hilarious hair question as Jack Grealish sends heartfelt message

<p>Haaland is celebrating his birthday and enjoying some well-earned time off after a hectic season that culminated at the Club World Cup in the United States. Pep Guardiola's side made it through the group phase but then crashed out in the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-city-club-world-cup-elimination-winners-losers-scale-of-rebuild-pep-guardiola-faces-early-exit-blessing-in-disguise/bltf3102a0c9080e8e0" target="_blank">knockout stage in a surprise defeat to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Manchester City have been rebuilding over the summer, bringing in players including Rayan Cherki, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Tijjani Reijnders, while waving goodbye to club legend Kevin De Bruyne. Jack Grealish is also expected to move on, after being left out of the City's Club World Cup squad, in a move that left <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/jack-grealish-where-are-you-erling-haaland-100m-man-city-exile-pep-guardiola-fifa-club-world-cup/blt0822851b5633eee0" target="_blank">Haaland pining for his close friend</a>. The two enjoy a strong bond, with Grealish showing his affection for the striker as he celebrates turning 25.</p><p></p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Haaland posted on social media: "Half way to 50! Before you come for my hair, take a moment in front of the mirror and ask yourself—am I truly qualified to judge hair that looks better than mine?"</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Half way to 50! 😂 <br>Thanks everyone for all the birthday wishes. <br>Before you come for my hair, take a moment in front of the mirror and ask yourself—am I truly qualified to judge hair that looks better than mine? <a href="https://t.co/y1kG9nShlt">pic.twitter.com/y1kG9nShlt</a></p>— Erling Haaland (@ErlingHaaland) <a href="https://twitter.com/ErlingHaaland/status/1947251189931814987?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAALAND SAID

<p>Good friend and team-mate Grealish was quick to wish Haaland a happy birthday. He posted a message on Instagram that read: "Happy birthday bruvaaaa. One of the best humans."</p><p></p><picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltae0e87cf3fc1f24e/Jack%20Grealish.JPG?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltae0e87cf3fc1f24e/Jack%20Grealish.JPG?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltae0e87cf3fc1f24e/Jack%20Grealish.JPG?format=jpg" alt="Jack Grealish Erling Haaland" data-source="" data-copyright="Instagram" data-portal-copyright="Instagram" perform:prop="uuid:bltae0e87cf3fc1f24e;width:477;height:754"></picture><p></p><p><strong></strong></p>

TELL ME MORE...

<p>Manchester City's players are enjoying some time off after the Club World Cup but are due to take on Palermo in a pre-season friendly on August 9th before starting their 2025-26 campaign against <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-city-2025-26-premier-league-fixtures-full-schedule-tv-ticket-details/bltf68a4585148e98a6" target="_blank">Wolves in the Premier League a week later</a>.</p><p></p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MAN CITY?

Erling Haaland celebrates birthday by posing hilarious hair question as Jack Grealish sends heartfelt message | Goal.com

Manchester City goal machine Erling Haaland has posed a question for supporters as the striker celebrates his 25th birthday.