SAD NEWS: Just 30 minutes ago, ‘UEFA Men’s Player of the Year Dad’ Alfie Haaland Passes Away at 52
The football world is in mourning following heartbreaking news that Alfie Haaland, the father of Erling Haaland – recently crowned UEFA Men’s Player of the Year – has sadly passed away at the age of just 52.
Alfie was not only remembered as a former Premier League star who proudly wore the shirts of Leeds United and Manchester City, but also as the devoted father who stood behind his son’s incredible rise to the top of world football. Always present in the stands, always offering support, Alfie embodied the spirit of a guiding hand that helped shape Erling into the player and person he is today.
Reports confirm that he passed away peacefully just 30 minutes ago, leaving his family, friends, and millions of fans devastated. Erling Haaland, who has often spoken about how much his father’s influence meant to him, now faces one of the most difficult moments of his young life.
Messages of love and condolences have already begun pouring in from across the football community. Clubs, teammates, and supporters worldwide are uniting to honor Alfie’s legacy – a man who gave so much to the sport and raised one of its brightest stars.
This is not only a great loss for the Haaland family but also for football itself, as the game says goodbye to a respected figure whose life was deeply intertwined with its history.
May Alfie Haaland rest in peace, and may his family find strength in this time of unimaginable grief.