Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland and Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahimovic often draw comparisons for their similar hairstyles and playing styles. Currently serving as a TV analyst during the World Cup, Ibrahimovic recently shared a joint photograph with Haaland, one of the best footballers of the moment.
Norway advanced to the quarter-finals of the World Cup thanks in part to Haaland, who scored 7 goals and provided 1 assist across 5 matches. His long blonde hair has become a hallmark, leading to constant comparisons with Ibrahimovic, who has also sported long hair throughout his career.
Ibrahimovic even offered Haaland some advice regarding his hairstyle, urging him not to cut it, and Haaland took that advice to heart.
“You know what Zlatan told me? He said never to cut my hair because my strength is hidden in it. What else could I do? I had to listen to him, right?” Haaland recently revealed.
Meeting of the Giants
Just days after this declaration, the two stars met up and took a photo together. Haaland styled his hair loose and posed in profile to showcase its length.
“The power is in the hair” was the shared message from both, and their images quickly went viral, garnering nearly 2 million likes within just two hours.
“I feel it’s tough, to be completely honest. I felt I deserved more. At the same time, we were close to beating England. I have a hollow feeling in my stomach, but I’m proud to have played a quarter-final against England and given them a proper fight. My feelings are quite mixed. It’s hard to reflect right now, but I think this has changed Norway. I’m proud. I hope all Norwegians are proud. This is something great we achieved. It’s just pure madness. It feels unreal. I think it has changed me as a person. I think I’ve become a bit more recognized.” – Erling Haaland after Norway’s elimination from the World Cup.
