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Full coverage· Sports· Updated

Erling Haaland Brings Home Unique Raccoon Souvenir From Texas After World Cup Win

Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland brought home a distinctive stuffed raccoon souvenir from Texas after Norway’s World Cup win, sparking viral attention and a social media naming contest.

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What happened

  1. 01Erling Haaland bought a $750 stuffed raccoon holding a whiskey bottle in Dallas after Norway’s World Cup win.
  2. 02The souvenir went viral with 10 million views on Haaland’s social media post.
  3. 03Haaland also purchased two additional stuffed squirrels from the same store.
  4. 04The raccoon quickly sold out due to the viral surge, with the store seeking more stock.
  5. 05Haaland is engaging fans in naming the raccoon via an Instagram poll.
  6. 06The raccoon is a handcrafted art piece mounted on wood, designed to look like it rests on a whiskey bottle.
Translated and summarized by baba from Kan News, the latest report. Read Kan News’s original

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