Erling Haaland shows off a bizarre taxidermy souvenir after the World Cup
Get the details on the Norwegian soccer star's unusual new purchase and popularity
Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland is making headlines for his off-the-field antics following Norway’s World Cup run. After his team lost to England in the quarterfinals, the 25-year-old striker was spotted with an incredibly unusual souvenir: a $750 taxidermy raccoon holding a gin bottle. The quirky item is believed to have been purchased during his time in Dallas, where he also vlogged about buying a classic cowboy hat.
Meanwhile, Haaland's global popularity is skyrocketing. He has gained over 22 million Instagram followers, and Peru's national registry even reported that 468 babies were named "Haaland" after Norway's victory over Brazil. His star power is so massive that even actor Tom Holland admitted on The Tonight Show that he tried to message the athlete, only to be left on read.