Erling Haaland made quite the entrance back home this Monday, stepping off the plane from the World Cup with a truly head-scratching souvenir. Norway's star striker was spotted with a stuffed raccoon, claws wrapped around what looks like an empty bottle of alcohol. Talk about a "WTF" moment right after your team gets knocked out.
Haaland's Wild Welcome Home After Early Exit
Norway was booted from the World Cup quarter-finals Saturday night, falling 2-1. That's a tough pill to swallow, but Haaland's choice of post-tournament carry-on is something else entirely. A stuffed raccoon? With an empty bottle? It's the kind of move that either screams "I'm heartbroken" or "I'm just built different." You gotta wonder what kind of stories that raccoon could tell from behind the scenes.From Quarter-Finals To "Viking Row of The Century"
Despite the quarter-final exit, Norway's not dwelling on the loss. Nope, they threw an epic "Viking row" celebration for their heroes. We're talking the crown prince on drums, with players and the Norwegian people pulling the oars. The footage is described as "insane," and honestly, it sounds like an unforgettable way to honor a World Cup run, even if it ended earlier than they wanted. Meanwhile, in other football news, José Mourinho is already back in action. This Monday he led his first training session with Real Madrid. And get this: the legendary manager is getting his own Netflix documentary. You know that's going to be appointment viewing. So, while Norway processes their World Cup journey, fans can look forward to catching France vs Spain tonight at 9 PM. With Mourinho's documentary on the horizon and all the transfer rumors swirling from yesterday's roundup, the football world keeps spinning. What a wild few days.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.