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Erling Haaland was still in a good mood despite suffering a heartbreaking loss in the World Cup.
On Saturday, Haaland and Norway were eliminated after losing to England 2-1 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
During his postgame press conference, Haaland reflected on his World Cup run, and he said that “it changed him as a person.”
“These things are surreal; I think this has changed me as a person. I think my profile has grown a bit, let’s put it that way, and… It’s hard to even process it all right now when I look back at the games, but it’s incredibly special to be part of an event like this – something I used to watch from the sidelines, and now I’m living it first-hand”
“I feel immense pride, and I’m genuinely moved when I think about how well we performed, the sense of unity back in Norway, and the positivity and joy we’ve felt both there and here,” he added.
While in the mixed zone, Haaland told reporters he was “doing good” while still smiling despite the loss.
@jzosports Erling Haaland says he’s doing good, still smiling after loss to England
Hours after the game, Haaland and team Norway were spotted at the popular Miami nightclub E11even after their loss.