Erling Haaland sent brutal message by Wayne Rooney after FA Cup final penalty snub

Former captain told that he will never challenge greats like and after accusing the striker of bottling a penalty in the . Haaland, who has missed three out of seven spot-kicks this season, handed the ball to Omar Marmoush with City trailing 1-0.

But the Egyptian's effort was saved by Eagles 'keeper and team . Rooney said: "Erling Haaland is a world-class forward, but when we're talking about Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, there's no way they're giving that ball away.

"That's what separates those two players from Erling Haaland or and these players. They are selfish and they want to score every game. When he (Haaland) misses chances I think you can see it gets to him and it does affect him.

"Maybe the thought of taking a penalty at Wembley might have been too much for him. You never know, he's a human being."

City boss admitted that the decision for Marmoush to take the penalty was taken by the players. But three years ago, he blasted Haaland for allowing to take a spot-kick as he chased a hat-trick against and the German missed.

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Palace were leading through Eberechi Eze’s 16th-minute strike when Marmoush blew his big moment. Guardiola said: "I thought Erling would want to take the penalty but we didn't speak after the game. These are things for them.

"That moment is about the feeling and how they feel. They decided Omar was ready to take it. Omar took a lot of time when the game was stopped and it put more pressure on him - and Henderson made a good save."

Was Erling Haaland right to give up the penalty? Have your say in the .

echoed Rooney's sentiment, saying: "That is a big decision from Erling Haaland as well, not to want that penalty. If he's fit enough he's on the pitch, he's starting the game. So it must be mentally that he's either said he doesn't want it," Shearer said in commentary for Sport.

"Or Pep doesn't want him to take it. That is a big surprise to me though. Not at all [would you pass it up]. Not when you're in his position. Erling Haaland, who and what you are. He's scored 30 goals this season.

"I'm only speaking from a personal point of view but I wouldn't be prepared to give up a penalty in a cup final - no chance. Come to that I wouldn't give one up in any game, let alone a cup final."

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