Man City star Erling Haaland could face driving ban after he was spotted using his mobile phone while driving

Erling Haaland's could face fine after he was seen using his mobile phone while driving.

Erling Haaland, a star for Manchester City, was reportedly observed using a phone while driving close to the Etihad Stadium.

The Norwegian striker was driving a vehicle on a dual carriageway in the New Islington neighborhood of Manchester while seeming to be distracted by a smartphone on his lap.

He seems to be clutching the smartphone while operating his £300,000 Rolls Royce Cullinan, according to photos published by The Sun.

The Sun reports that it happened earlier in March after his incredible five-goal performance in the Champions League against RB Leipzig at the Etihad to secure his team a position in the tournament's final eight.

One eyewitness harshly criticized the striker's behavior and cautioned that using a phone while driving might have negative effects on both him and others around.

Drivers in the UK who are discovered using their phones while operating a vehicle are subject to harsh penalties, including a £200 fine and six points on their license.

In order to join his international teammates for the Euro 2024 qualifying matches against Spain and Georgia, Haaland originally departed Man City, but a groin injury forced him to return.

His involvement in City's impending titanic match against Liverpool is thus uncertain.