Erling Haaland's insane $10K Western purchases in private shopping spree during World Cup revealed - Yahoo Sports
Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland spent $10,000 on Western-themed gear, including taxidermy animals, during a shopping trip in Dallas. The purchase occurred following Norway's elimination from the World Cup.
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When Erling Haaland wasn't intimidating other footballers on the field, he was going off to buy some unique pieces to honor his World Cup experience.
Haaland and Norway's national team was sent home after losing to England 1-2 on July 11. Before the Norwegian striker boarded the plane, he made sure to stop by a Western shop in Dallas to bring some mementos home.
The Norwegian striker went to Wild Bill's Western Store in Dallas, according to TMZ, where he and four of his teammates blew thousands of dollars on Western gear. He purchased two taxidermy squirrels -- one wearing a sheriff hat and the other "drinking" a can of Budweiser -- which were about $450 each.
The Haaland racoon context 😭😭 why’s he left the 2 squirrels pic.twitter.com/mv0w0e9MWo
Haaland also was seen getting off the plane with a taxidermy raccoon holding a liquor bottle. That one cost $750.
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