Erling Haaland, the captain of the Norway national team, has been one of the most frequently mentioned players on social networks and mass media throughout the month-long 23rd FIFA World Cup.
Medianews.az reports that Erling Haaland's somewhat strange, even a little mystical impression and popularity have also influenced the "Google" search engine.
Currently, when searching for the name of the Norway national team in English (Erling Haaland) on "Google," the "Viking Row" animation (Viking rowing) also appears.
This special "Easter egg" (hidden surprise) dedicated to the footballer by the internet giant has sparked great interest in the digital world. Immediately after pressing the search button, characters rhythmically rowing an ancient Viking ship decorated with the Norwegian flag appear at the bottom of the screen. When users click on this animation, drumbeats are heard and the number of Vikings increases.
It should be reminded that the Norway national team expresses its joy with this type of "rowing" dance on the field after every victory in the tournament, including the win against the Brazilian national team. Thousands of fans repeat this Viking rhythm in synchronization with the players under the shouts of "Hu!"
So far, "Google" has only offered such animations during the brightest eras of football legends like Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. The inclusion of Erling Haaland on this list is further proof of his growing influence in the modern football world. The star striker himself also addressed his fans on his social media accounts, inviting them to "Search for me on Google" to discover this hidden surprise.
Erling Haaland was born on July 21, 2000, in Leeds, England. At that time, his father, Alf-Inge Haaland, was a player for the football club of the same city. From the age of 3, Erling Haaland lived in his historic homeland, trained as a footballer in the "Brünes" team, then played for "Molde," appeared in 2019 for "Salzburg" (Austria), between 2020-2022 for "Borussia" (Dortmund, Germany), and transferred to "Manchester City" in 2022. He has been playing for the Norwegian national team since 2019.
Toğrul Ali,
Medianews.az