On 30 December, just days before the start of the New Year 2026, Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland once again found himself in the spotlight but his time off the football pitch. The Norwegian striker grabbed attention on Instagram, where his latest post sparked massive engagement and widespread discussion across social media.
Haaland shared a post featuring 11 photos, which quickly went viral. At the time of writing, the post had received over 1.7 million likes, along with 8,533 comments, more than 44,500 shares, and 10,700 retweets, highlighting his enormous global fan base.
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The Comment That Started It All
The post became a talking point after an Instagram user with the handle @john.cc26 commented: “Part-time footballer full time influencer”. Rather than ignoring the remark, Haaland responded directly with a sarcastic reply: “Bipolar YouTuber who loves to play football aswell”
The response immediately caught the attention of fans, who interpreted it as classic Haaland humour. The reply reflected the striker’s well-known sarcastic tone, showing that the 25-year-old is just as sharp off the pitch as he is on it.
More Fan Banter in the Comments Section
Haaland didn’t stop there. He continued interacting with fans in the comment section: When one fan jokingly asked, “Are you cold like us, robot?”, Haaland replied simply: “Freezing.” Another fan questioned “why he looked angry in the final picture”, to which Haaland responded: “It’s from 2019, just found it.” These exchanges further demonstrated Haaland’s willingness to engage with fans directly, using humour and casual replies to stay connected with his audience.
Reactions Across Social Media
The interaction didn’t remain limited to Instagram. The conversation spilt over to X (formerly Twitter), where an account named @kdbism shared screenshots of Haaland’s replies. The post quickly gained traction, with users discussing the context behind Haaland’s “bipolar” comment.
One X user clarified the intent behind Haaland’s words, stating: “Bipolar in the sense that he’s very on & off with making content probably, not the disorder.”
This response helped steer the discussion back toward the sarcastic and colloquial meaning of the comment rather than interpreting it as a serious or medical statement.
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Haaland’s On-Field Dominance Continues
While social media buzzed over his online banter, Haaland continues to dominate on the pitch. The Manchester City forward, who boasts 39.9 million Instagram followers, is currently the leading goal scorer in the English Premier League this season.
So far, he has scored 19 goals in 20 league matches, along with 4 assists, and with the season only in January and nearly five months still left to play, he is once again proving his immense value to Manchester City both statistically and competitively.
Conclusion
The Instagram exchange highlights Erling Haaland’s growing presence as not just a footballing icon but also a personality who enjoys engaging with fans. Haaland’s sarcastic replies show a lighter side of the striker, reinforcing his connection with supporters while keeping the interaction playful and informal.
In the end, it was simply social media banter, not a serious statement reminder that the Norwegian striker remains comfortable being himself, both online and on the pitch.
