Erling Haaland strikes over airline's ponytail ad

Manchester City’s star player has launched legal action against Norwegian Air Shuttle, claiming a viral World Cup campaign unlawfully exploited his signature blond ponytail for commercial gain.

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Erling Haaland strikes over airline's ponytail ad

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