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Erling Haaland's substitute World Cup trophy: A taxidermy raccoon
USA Today • • general
Key Points:
- Norway striker Erling Haaland was seen carrying a "Whiskey Raccoon" figure from Wild Bill's Western Store in Dallas after Norway's World Cup loss to England.
- Haaland and the Norwegian team visited the Dallas store following their win over Ivory Coast, where he purchased cowboy hats and apparel, sparking viral interest.
- The "Whiskey Raccoon," priced at $750, is a limited-availability taxidermy piece, now sold out due to the retirement of the supplier's taxidermist.
- Haaland used social media to engage fans, asking followers to help name the raccoon figure and sharing his appreciation for American culture during Norway's World Cup run.
- The World Cup highlighted Haaland's off-field popularity alongside his on-field success as a Manchester City star.
