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CHAPTER 1

Greatest Moments

FASCINATING FORCE Erling Haaland’s arrival as one of the most explosive and exciting young players taking over soccer these days has occurred amid a storm of spectacular shot-making and high-volume scoring. A fascinating force who collects goals in bunches, the Norwegian youngster strikes genuine fear into goalkeepers thanks to a kaleidoscope of sensational skills at his disposal. Exuding power, precision, and panache , each stop on his fast-moving run to greatness has been marked by prolific production rarely seen by a player still in his early 20s. The son of a former player—his dad, Alf-Inge, played professionally for several teams, including Premier League stalwart Manchester City—Haaland has dedicated his days to forging skills that have turned him into one of the most entertaining and incredibly productive players on the planet. He barged into Germany’s top league, the

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Greatest Moments