Haaland changes the name on his jersey: The special reason is revealed

2026-06-13 18:33:44Sport SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Haaland changes the name on his jersey: The special reason is revealed
The Norwegian striker will wear the jersey with a new name

Erling Haaland is a star of this World Cup, and all of Norway's attention is on him.

The Manchester City star has long paid tribute to his mother by including her surname alongside his father's on the Norwegian national team's jersey. A lovely gesture that he will undoubtedly repeat at the World Cup.

The Scandinavian team debuted in the early hours of Wednesday, June 17 (00:00) against Iraq in Boston, and Erling will have the inscription "Braut Haaland" written on his jersey to also honor his mother.

Who are his parents?

Haaland's mother is Gry Marita Braut, a former prominent athlete. His father, Alf-Inge Haaland, was a renowned defender who played for Forest, Leeds and Man City. It was during his time in England that his son Erling was born in 2000.

Therefore, Haaland will wear a shirt on his World Cup debut that also highlights his mother's surname, although in the football world he is only known by his father's name.


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