Summary
Erling Haaland, a well-known Norwegian football player, donated a valuable Viking manuscript to his hometown's library in Bryne, Norway. The manuscript contains stories from a 13th-century historian and will be displayed for the public.
Key Facts
- Erling Haaland is Norway's top scorer with 55 goals in 48 matches.
- He was born in Leeds, England, and grew up in Bryne, Norway.
- Haaland and his father bought the Viking manuscript for £100,000.
- The manuscript is the only surviving copy of a work by historian Snorri Sturluson, printed in 1594.
- The manuscript features stories of Viking kings, queens, farmers, and warriors.
- The book is displayed at the library in Bryne for public access.
- Haaland is the current top scorer in the Premier League with 22 goals in 29 games.
