September 5th 2024.
Last month, Marc Cucurella found himself on the losing side when Chelsea faced off against Manchester City. However, that didn't stop him from causing a stir in the media with his song dedicated to Erling Haaland.
Cucurella, who gained attention as one of the breakout stars of Euro 2024, had a song about him that quickly gained popularity in Spain. The lyrics were all in good fun, referencing his love for paella and Estrella beer, while also issuing a warning to Haaland on the field.
After Spain's victory over England in the European Championship final, Cucurella was caught on camera singing his song with his teammates, both at the team hotel and during their celebrations in Madrid. However, when asked about it, Haaland seemed less than impressed.
In an interview with Match of the Day, the Manchester City striker simply stated that the song was "interesting" and that he didn't think about it too much. He also mentioned that Cucurella had asked for his jersey in the past, making the song even more amusing.
Despite the song not having the desired effect on the field, with Haaland scoring the opening goal for City, Cucurella stands by his actions and would sing the song again if given the chance.
Speaking to EFE ahead of Spain's Nations League opener with Serbia, Cucurella brushed off the attention the song received, saying that these things happen and that it's a sign that he is a top player or a world star.
He also mentioned that Haaland and Cole Palmer, a teammate of his at Manchester City, had spoken about the song at an awards ceremony and that there is no bad blood between them.
Cucurella believes that the media blew the whole situation out of proportion and that Haaland took the lyrics "a little personally" when they were taken out of context in England. He also suggests that the media purposely asked Haaland about the song after City's victory to create controversy.
Despite the attention and backlash, Cucurella remains unfazed and focused on his own game. He is happy for Haaland's success and believes that they are both doing their own thing in their respective careers.
In the end, the whole situation may have been blown out of proportion, but it's clear that Cucurella has a good sense of humor and isn't afraid to have a little fun on and off the field. As for Haaland, he can rest easy knowing that the song was all in good fun and that Cucurella has nothing but respect for him as a player.
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