The distraction of a haircut: what football really needs
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes responds to questions about his unshaven look and how it will be remembered in the football world.
The phrase 'distraction of a haircut' is entering the football lexicon as the game becomes more about winning and losing.
"I don't care about his haircut," said Matheus Cunha. "I don't care about other people's haircuts," added Bruno Fernandes. Manchester United manager Michael Carrick insisted it would not affect the team's upcoming game against West Ham.
Many football matches are remembered for more than just their on-field significance: the 1914 Christmas truce, the 1962 Battle of Santiago, and Liverpool's 2020 game against Atlético Madrid during the pandemic. Now, add the 'Haircut Game' to that list: a 1-1 draw at London Stadium that will be recalled for one player's unshaven look.