Erling Haaland reveals the real reason for becoming a fan of Cristiano Ronaldo

Erling Haaland has stated several times that Cristiano Ronaldo is one of his biggest idols in the world of football, but he never had the chance to explain in detail when and how his admiration for the Portuguese legend came about. However, in interviews given throughout his career, the current top scorer in the Premier League revealed that it was during his time in Germany that he began to see Ronaldo as a reference in the sport.


Haaland highlighted the way in which Cristiano Ronaldo always responded to the moments of greatest tension on the field, earning all the respect of the Norwegian. The magical nights that Ronaldo enjoyed in the Champions League with Real Madrid, including the goals, records, comebacks and consecutive titles, marked entire generations and influenced Haaland to follow the Portuguese mentality and will to overcome obstacles to reach the top.