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Norway's Erling Haaland left World Cup with 7 goals, taxidermy raccoon
Los Angeles Times • • general
Key Points:
- Erling Haaland, Premier League’s top scorer, gained additional attention during Norway’s World Cup run, particularly for his quirky personality and unique purchases in the U.S.
- After Norway's victory over Ivory Coast, Haaland visited Wild Bill’s Western Store in Dallas, buying cowboy hats, boots, Western shirts, and notably, taxidermy animals including a raccoon holding an empty liquor bottle.
- The taxidermy raccoon, dubbed the "Whiskey Raccoon," and other items Haaland purchased have since sold out and increased international demand, prompting the store to start shipping worldwide.
- Haaland’s fun social media presence and humorous personality have helped him build a fan base in the U.S., where he expressed appreciation for American culture and humor.
- Born in England to Norwegian parents, Haaland has been a dominant scorer for Manchester City and Norway, winning multiple Premier League golden boots and scoring seven goals in five World Cup matches.
