Erling Haaland Brings a Brand New Bag—and a Taxidermied Raccoon—Home to Norway
Football star Erling Haaland has returned to Norway from the World Cup with an unconventional souvenir: a taxidermied raccoon.
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Erling Haaland has returned to Norway following the conclusion of the World Cup in the United States. Along with his return, Haaland brought home a taxidermied raccoon, which reports indicate cost $750.
Coverage from ESPN, Vogue, and People.com emphasizes the unusual nature of the animal souvenir. Town & Country Magazine further notes that Norway's World Cup team received a royal homecoming in Oslo.
Future updates may clarify the origins of the gift as the team concludes its homecoming activities.
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Quick answers
What specific item did Erling Haaland bring back to Norway?
Haaland brought back a taxidermied raccoon.
How much did the raccoon cost?
According to Yahoo Sports, the gift cost $750.
Where did the Norwegian team's homecoming take place?
The royal homecoming for the team took place in Oslo.
Coverage (8)
- Erling Haaland's best World Cup souvenir? A dead raccoon from Texas Yahoo · 5h ago
- Erling Haaland’s Choice of World Cup Souvenir Is So On-Brand and So American Sports Illustrated · 5h ago
- Erling Haaland, Norway return home to heroes' welcome after World Cup exit ESPN · 5h ago
- Norway’s World Cup Team Gets a Royal Homecoming in Oslo Town & Country Magazine · 5h ago
- World Cup Daily live: Haaland returns to Norway with stuffed raccoon in tow ESPN · 5h ago
- Erling Haaland returns from World Cup with a $750 gift that you'll never guess Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- Erling Haaland Brings Taxidermied Raccoon Back to Norway After Saying ‘Goodbye’ to U.S. World Cup Run People.com · 5h ago
- Erling Haaland Brings a Brand New Bag—and a Taxidermied Raccoon—Home to Norway Vogue · 5h ago
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