- Brazilian outfit published signing article
- Social media user claimed responsibility
- Prolific striker very much still in England
WHAT HAPPENED?
The Brazilian outfit saw hackers gain access to their official website on Monday, allowing them to post erroneous updates. One of those saw two-time Premier League Golden Boot winner Haaland announced as a new arrival in Rio de Janeiro.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
The article in question, which was published for the world to see, jokingly stated that Haaland had been acquired “after intense negotiations and a great effort from our board”, with the Norwegian’s signing said to be “a decisive milestone in the turnaround of our season”.
DID YOU KNOW?
Globo Esporte contacted Fluminense for comment on the incident, with it confirmed that the site had been hacked. A user on the social networking site X has claimed responsibility for the attack, with the problem finally being resolved at around midnight.
WHAT NEXT?
Haaland has just completed another productive season in England that has seen him land a second Premier League title – while helping City make history with four in a row. He plundered another 38 goals for the Blues – taking him to 90 in total through 98 appearances – and is tied to a contract until 2027.
