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Erling Haaland’s funny post-match interviews show it’s not just his goals that will light up the Premier League as striker swears twice on live TV after opening Man City account
Defences in England will be worried about the prospect of coming up against Erling Haaland this season, and so may a few post-match reporters.
The striker kicked off his Manchester City career in style on the opening weekend of the Premier League season, scoring two at West Ham.
He was superb on the pitch in east London and had fans in stitches off it as he sworn twice in his post-match interview.
And it’s not the first time Haaland has had us laughing after games…
Before joining Borussia Dortmund in January 2020, Haaland plied his trade at Red Bull Salzburg. It was his exploits for the Austrian side in the 2019/20 Champions League which made Europe’s elite really sit up and take notice of him.
After scoring a stunning first-half hat-trick against Belgian side Genk in September 2019, Haaland cut a somewhat restrained figure with his post-match chat revealing his very, very, very dry sense of humour.
Reporter: You made history scoring your first-half hat-trick, how are you feeling right now?
Haaland: I feel very good.
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Reporter: Anything else?
Haaland: You asked how I feel, I answered.
Reporter: What’s the secret? You’ve got 17 goals in nine games this season so far.
Haaland: To work hard.
Reporter: You go to Liverpool in two weeks’ time, your father [Alfe-Inge Haaland] scored at Anfield in 1997, are you hoping to follow suit?
Haaland: I hope so.
He’s a much more seasoned interviewee these days, so much so that he’s ready for the most unexpected question.
After netting a brace in Dortmund’s 3-0 win over Club Brugge in November 2020, Haaland was seemingly asked a very bizarre question about his private life.
The CBS journalist asked: “Are you going to sleep lonely tonight?”
Haaland replied: “Erm… yeah.”
The interviewer then said: “You’re not taking a girlfriend home right now, you didn’t score a hat-trick.”
The striker responded: “Didn’t score, no.”
It later became clear that the reason for the interviewer’s strange questioning is because Haaland revealed he sleeps alongside his hat-trick match balls – which he describes as his ‘girlfriends’ – in November 2019.
“I sleep with the five balls for each hat-trick I have scored,” he said. “I lie in bed and I feel good with them.
“I look at them every day. They are my girlfriends.”
The British media have already enjoyed their first taste of a Haaland interview…
The 22-year-old got his life in the Premier League off to a flying start over the weekend, netting a penalty and later slotting past West Ham’s substitute keeper Alphonse Areola in his side’s 2-0 opening game win.
But he could have had more.
When asked about the chance that could have landed him a hat-trick, Haaland said: “Yeah I could’ve. If you saw, I could’ve right before I went off, I should’ve been there, so.
“Bit s***, but that’s how it is.”
After a few seconds of silence, the Norway international was clearly unaware he’d just sworn and he was apologetic when his interviewer politely reminded him not to swear.
“Oh sorry, s***.” he said, before putting his hand to his mouth and apologising again.
“Oh sorry! Not good language in this country!” he laughed.
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Watch hilarious moment young opposition mascot is left completely star-struck by Bayern Munich star Sadio Mane
A YOUNG opposition mascot was left completely star- struck by Sadio Mane before Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga opener against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Mane, 30, made his debut for Bayern against Eintracht on Friday at the Deutsche Bank Park and shone bright for his new team, but he wasn’t the only one that went viral.
We think he was a little star-struck
#Bundesliga pic.twitter.com/orYqkRC80l
— Bundesliga English (@Bundesliga_EN) August 9, 2022
The star winger took part in the usual pre-match ritual greetings between players and officials, who were accompanied by young mascots.
As the Senegal international made his way down the line he encountered one overly-excited boy, who was dressed in Eintracht gear with his arms crossed.
When the 30-year-old star made it in front of him the kid’s eyes glowed as he stood in awe with his mouth open in the presence of the former Liverpool man.
Fans were totally moved by that hilarious moment and took to social media to praise the young boy.
One supporter tweeted: “This little boy represents me, when I meet Sadio Mane I will act this way.”
Another posted: “Kid’s going to be a Bayern mascot next time..”
And a third said: “We think he was a little star-struck.”
But Mane probably didn’t make it a perfect evening for the Eintracht mascot as he scored Bayern’s third goal.
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WaPo Claims Elon Musk’s Twitter Investment is ‘Bad for Free Speech,’ but Musk Gets the Last Laugh
Elon Musk is a self-proclaimed free speech absolutist. Twitter has banned people for making fun of Biden Administration officials and telling unemployed “journalists” they should learn to code. And the Washington Post, or at least some dinkus from WaPo, claims Musk investing in Twitter is bad for free speech. Critics say this dinkus speaks for the sentiment at WaPo, a newspaper where “Derp Dies in the Darkness.”
If that sounds funny to you, it’s hilarious to Musk.
WaPo always good for a laugh 🤣🤣
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 5, 2022
The article Elon Musk’s Twitter Investment Could Be Bad News for Free Speech doesn’t actually make the case WHY it’s bad for free speech as much as it describes the complaints of the content creator who wrote it. It’s clear he doesn’t like the way Elon Musk tweets.
The author actually supports Twitter banning and de-platforming people, which he refers to as the “belated efforts by social media platforms to constrain some of the most virulent forms of political propaganda.” Otherwise known as opinions with which the WaPo and the people who press buttons at the bird app disagree.
This part is my favorite:
“It’s not ideal to have a free speech absolutist who isn’t absolutely in favor of free speech at the helm of — or even close to — a media company.”
Set aside the claim that Musk isn’t absolutely in favor of free speech; the content creator who wrote this didn’t provide examples. A “reporter” writing for the Washington Post says it’s not ideal to have a free speech absolutist close to a media company. If one sentence ever exposed corporate media, it’s that one.
Expect more op-eds from the corporate media attacking Musk for wanting to reform Twitter. Also, expect Musk to up his ownership stake to 15%.
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Kim Kardashian calls brother Rob ‘crazy funny insane person’ on his 34th birthday | Daily Mail Online
Rob Kardashian is celebrating his 34th birthday with the support of his family.
The reality television star received well wishes from his sisters and mom via social media in honor of his St. Patrick’s Day birthday on Wednesday.
‘Happy Birthday Robbie! We’ve made so many amazing memories this last year that will fill my heart for a lifetime,’ older sister Kim Kardashian captioned a photo on Instagram of the pair dancing on a recent family beach trip.
Birthday wishes: Rob Kardashian received well wishes from his sisters and mom via social media in honor of his 34th birthday on Wednesday
‘I’ll never forget this night a few months ago dancing the night away (yes people I danced) and our boat & whale and even shark adventures LOL,’ the 40-year-old SKIMS designer continued.
‘The way our daughters are besties warms my heart so much! I love you more than anything and am always here for you! I am so tempted to screenshot just some of our group family chat to give people a glimpse of the crazy funny insane person you are!! I LOVE YOU @robkardashianofficial,’ she finished the heartfelt message.
Kim also shared a number of throwback pictures of her with her little brother on her Instagram Stories.
Memories: ‘Happy Birthday Robbie! We’ve made so many amazing memories this last year that will fill my heart for a lifetime,’ older sister Kim Kardashian captioned one photo of the pair, also posting a series of throwback images on her Instagram Stories
Celebrations: She added a caption to one slide of a young Rob posing with a dirt bike, teasing the family’s celebration plans: ‘Happy Birthday to my brother Rob!!! I love you so much and can’t imagine life without you! Can’t wait to celebrate w you today!’
Throwback: ‘The way our daughters are besties warms my heart so much! I love you more than anything and am always here for you,’ she added in the lengthy heartfelt message
She added a caption to one slide of a young Rob posing with a dirt bike: ‘Happy Birthday to my brother Rob!!! I love you so much and can’t imagine life without you! Can’t wait to celebrate w you today!’
No word yet on how the family is planning to enjoy the big day, but it’s clear they will be doing it as a family.
Older sister Khloe Kardashian, 36, also shared some sweet sentiments alongside a black and white photo of her and Rob at Disneyland at a very young age.
Sibling support: Older sister Khloe Kardashian, 36, also shared some sweet sentiments alongside a black and white photo of her and Rob at Disneyland at a very young age
‘Happy birthday to the best brother in the world!!! You’ve been my best friend since the minute you were born and we will Be best friends until the end of time, through every lifetime together. I want you to know how proud I am to be your sister. PROUD!!!!,’ she captioned the adorable image.
‘I would do anything for you! You are my best friend! The funniest guy I know! Literally, I always end up crying from laughter when I’m with you. Never change your sweet and hysterical spirit!! Continue to find your best self. Continue to keep your head held high as you find your way through this insane life.’
‘Grow strong, powerful and independent. You got this Bob! You are enough! You always will be!! I will love you forever and always. Tonight, we drink like kings!!! *** said in my best @robkardashianofficial voice***,’ she concluded the post.
Mom love: Mom Kris Jenner, 65, posted a video montage of classic Rob moments from Keeping Up With The Kardashians for his big day, calling her son ‘the light of our lives!!!’ in the emotional caption
Mom Kris Jenner, 65, posted a video montage of classic Rob moments from Keeping Up With The Kardashians for his big day.
‘Happy birthday to my funny boy @robkardashianofficial who is the light of our lives!!! You make us laugh constantly and are always so loyal and supportive to us all,’ she wrote alongside the clip.
‘Rob you are the greatest daddy, son, brother, uncle, grandson and friend!!! You are the kindest most thoughtful, generous soul I know and I am beyond blessed to be your mom. I’m so proud of the man you have grown into and I am in awe watching you as a Dad… you are truly the best most incredible daddy to Dream. You are such a huge part of my heart and I love you. Have a magical day,’ she ended the emotional caption.
Return to the spotlight: The notoriously private personality (seen with big sister Kourtney in 2020) has been making more public appearances in the last year, showing off his impressive weight loss
Weight loss: Rob (here in 2020) has battled with his weight in recent years and admitted that his weight gain played a part in him not attending his sister Kim’s wedding to Kanye West in Florence in 2014.
The notoriously private personality has been making more public appearances in the last year, showing off his impressive weight loss.
Rob has battled with his weight in recent years and admitted that his weight gain played a part in him not attending his sister Kim’s wedding to Kanye West in Florence in 2014.
In December 2015, he revealed he had been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and vowed to overhaul his diet and lifestyle.
Family motivation: Rob also credited welcoming daughter Dream with ex Blac Chyna in 2016 as motivation for him to slim down and get healthy; he’s here with his sisters in 2020
Rob also credited welcoming daughter Dream with ex Blac Chyna in 2016 as motivation for him to slim down and get healthy.
A source told E! last month that he’s focused on his health and being a great dad: ‘He’s doing a lot better and continues to focus on his health. He has found a happier place where he is focused on Dream and all the joy she brings.’
‘He wants to be the best dad possible and doesn’t want to let her down. It has helped him find a pathway forward and a purpose,’ the source added.
A source told E! last month that he’s focused on his health and being a great dad: ‘He wants to be the best dad possible and doesn’t want to let her down. It has helped him find a pathway forward and a purpose’
Kim Kardashian calls brother Rob ‘crazy funny insane person’ on his 34th birthday
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