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Brigid Kennedy

What’s in a Mane? Why Erling Haaland's Surprise Haircut Feels So Significant

Ladies, gentlemen, man-bun enthusiasts of all ages—something major has occurred.

Erling Haaland, the Manchester City forward and my favorite part of the 2026 World Cup, has cut his hair. Actually, shaved his head is probably a more accurate description, considering this was by no means a trim. But whichever way you’d like to phrase it, the striker’s free-flowing golden locks are gone. And in their place, a buzz cut has emerged.

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