Erling Haaland's substitute World Cup trophy: A taxidermy raccoon
Norway star Erling Haaland has sparked viral interest after returning from the World Cup with a £560 taxidermy raccoon.
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Following Norway's exit from the World Cup, Erling Haaland returned home with a unique souvenir: a stuffed raccoon holding a bottle of booze. The item, described as a substitute trophy, cost £560.
Coverage from USA Today, Yahoo, and Euronews highlights the bizarre nature of the purchase, while The Washington Post has questioned the origin of the taxidermy animal. Reports continue to track the viral reaction to the souvenir and the specifics of how Haaland acquired the object in the US.
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Quick answers
What is the souvenir Erling Haaland brought back from the US?
A taxidermy raccoon that is holding a bottle of booze.
How much did the stuffed raccoon cost?
The souvenir cost £560.
Why is the raccoon being called a substitute trophy?
According to USA Today, the raccoon serves as a substitute World Cup trophy following Norway's exit from the tournament.
Coverage (6)
- Erling Haaland goes viral (again) for his unique US souvenir Euronews · 12h ago
- Where did Erling Haaland get that raccoon holding a bottle of booze? The Washington Post · 12h ago
- Erling Haaland returns to Norway with £560 stuffed raccoon souvenir after World Cup exit Yahoo · 12h ago
- Erling Haaland returns from World Cup with £560 stuffed raccoon souvenir Yahoo · 12h ago
- Norway star Erling Haaland returns from World Cup with a bizarre souvenir Yahoo Sports · 12h ago
- Erling Haaland's substitute World Cup trophy: A taxidermy raccoon USA Today · 12h ago broke it first
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