Haalandâs hometown hails âlittle boy who grew into a huge Vikingâ
The people of Bryne are proud of local heroâs rise to the top of world football as Norway prepare to face England Surrounded by red hats, No 9 shirts and Erling Haaland action toys at her fabric shop
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