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Zlatan Ibrahimovic Takes Credit for Erling Haaland's Long Hair — Here's Why

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Takes Credit for Erling Haaland's Long Hair — Here's Why

Summary

Football star Erling Haaland shared that Zlatan Ibrahimovic advised him not to cut his hair, saying "strength is in the hair." Haaland’s long hair has become a symbol alongside his impressive goal-scoring at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Norway reached the quarterfinal for the first time since 1998.

Key Facts

  • Erling Haaland told James Corden that Zlatan Ibrahimovic told him to never cut his hair because strength is in the hair.
  • Zlatan Ibrahimovic also believed his ponytail helped his performance when he was playing.
  • Haaland and Ibrahimovic shared the same agent, who encouraged Haaland to keep his long hair.
  • Haaland has scored seven goals at the 2026 World Cup.
  • Norway reached the men's World Cup quarterfinal for the first time since 1998.
  • Norway will play England in the quarterfinal on July 11 in Miami.
  • The winner will face Argentina or Switzerland in the semifinal.
  • Haaland plays for Manchester City and is known for his goal-scoring talent.
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