But the game didn’t go as planned.
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland donated €5,000 to help fans create a humorous banner honoring Kevin De Bruyne before the 2025 FA Cup final, aiming to boost his teammate’s spirits.
The banner read, “YOU’RE THE SAME AS ME. WE WON THE LOT WITH KDB,” celebrating De Bruyne’s legacy.
The match on May 17, 2025, was De Bruyne’s last final for City, as his contract nears its end.
Despite Haaland’s gesture and 21 goals in 28 matches this season, City fell 1-0 to Crystal Palace, with Wilfried Zaha’s strike securing the Eagles’ victory.