Manchester City's Norwegian striker #09 Erling Haaland reacts during the UEFA Champions League, league Phase - day 7 football match between Bodoe/Glimt and Manchester City in Bodoe, Norway on January 20, 2026. (Photo by Fredrik Varfjell / NTB / AFP)Manchester City’s players will refund ticket costs for fans who flew all the way to the Arctic Circle only to witness a humiliating 3-1 defeat to Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League. City’s players have agreed to reimburse the cost of tickets for the 374 supporters who made the trip. “Manchester City fans will travel to the ends of the earth to support our team, and last night was no different in the Arctic Circle,” Parker said. “The City support has an incredible connection with the players on a match day, and this gesture is yet another reminder of that relationship — it means a lot to us.”AFP

Source: Punch January 21, 2026 17:59 UTC