Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has publicly responded to a viral Instagram post that featured his face edited onto photos of 2000s glamour stars Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, and Lindsay Lohan. The digital edit, which gained traction due to the resemblance between Haaland's flowing blonde hair and the hairstyles worn by the celebrities in the images, caught the attention of the Norwegian footballer while he is currently on holiday.
Haaland, who is preparing for the upcoming pre-season training, appeared amused by the post and left a comment expressing his disbelief, writing, "Nah😂😂😂". The striker has recently seen a surge in popularity within the United States following his performance at the FIFA World Cup this summer. As part of the Norway squad that reached the quarter-finals, Haaland netted seven goals in five matches, including a brace during the Round of 16 victory against Brazil. His efforts saw him finish just three goals behind Kylian Mbappe for the Golden Boot, despite playing three fewer games in what was his first World Cup appearance.
Beyond his social media activity, Haaland has also made headlines regarding the 2026-27 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) season. He has been assigned a record-breaking price of £15.5 million, making him the most expensive player in the history of the game. This figure surpasses his previous record of £15 million set at the start of the 2024-25 season. Haaland currently holds four spots on the list of the nine most expensive FPL player valuations at the start of a season, having previously been priced at £14 million for the 2023-24 and 2025-26 campaigns.
On the pitch, Haaland remains a prolific figure, having scored 27 goals with eight assists in 35 league appearances during the 2025-26 season, helping Manchester City secure a second-place finish. He also added eight goals in ten UEFA Champions League appearances. The club is now entering a new chapter under manager Enzo Maresca, who has succeeded Pep Guardiola.
Norway's Viking Row celebration and their fearless brand of football won them admirers in their first World Cup since 1998.
He scored 27 goals and contributed eight assists in 35 league appearances, adding another eight goals in ten UEFA Champions League appearances for the Cityzens.
