Posted on 07/17/2026 11:41:19 AM PDT by nickcarraway
Erling Haaland is turning into a proud American. While Haaland stole headlines for guiding Norway through an improbable World Cup run to the quarterfinals, he also said he loved his time in the States and embraced American culture, whether it was wearing cowboy hats or going to hockey games. And even though he’s not in America anymore, it’s clear his time in the country rubbed off on him.
Haaland was seen shirtless and hitting golf balls off a boat and into the water in a viral X video, while also appearing near a putting green, tee and basket of golf balls. While launching golf balls into the ocean, Haaland listened to Ella Langley’s hit “Choosin’ Texas.” Who knows if or when Haaland will be back in America, but what’s undeniable is how much fun he had while in the country – especially off the pitch. “I like the Americans,” Haaland told reporters before Norway’s Cup-ending loss to England last week. “I think they are kind of hilarious, as well. They are funny, so I like the way they are.”
“Every single thing with the World Cup so far here has been amazing: from games to the stadiums. Everything has been amazing – the training ground where we train, that’s been amazing. So I’m super happy, and it’s impressive.”
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If he keeps this up, the American Left is going to start hating him.
I WILL TAKE HIM-—ANYTIME—
ALL MY GRANDPARENTS CAME FROM NORWAY IN 1850’s.
A few years ago, ITV Studios’ “The Voice of Holland” had an issue when the judges did not turn a chair over Colet Selwyn’s performance of “This Ole House”. Some UK viewers responded that Mr. Selwyn’s performance would have turned Blake Shelton’s chair Stateside.
I think these folks understand the difference in pop music there and here.
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