"It Followed Me Home": Haaland Misses FIFA Trophy, but His ₹72,000 Raccoon Wins the Internet

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:09am on 14 Jul 2026,Tuesday Sports

Norway striker Erling Haaland has gone viral for an unusual souvenir after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Manchester City star shared photos of a taxidermied raccoon holding a whiskey bottle, reportedly worth around ₹72,000, which he bought during the tournament in the United States. Posting the pictures on social media, Haaland joked, “It followed me home,” and asked fans to help name the raccoon. The quirky collectible quickly became an online sensation, drawing thousands of reactions and comments. While Norway missed out on World Cup glory, Haaland’s unique keepsake has captured the internet’s attention. (PC: X)

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