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I've developed a little crush on Erling Haaland

149 replies

OfAllThePlaces · 05/07/2026 15:15

I'm almost 50!

I'm not even sure what it is about him, I've never in my lifetime liked any sportsperson ever! My husband keeps teasing me about it, has even said he's going to grow his hair like his if that's my thing 😂😳

Anyone else, or just me?

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simpleminds6 · 06/07/2026 19:05

yanbu op, he seems like a really nice and funny bloke as well as an amazing footballer. I fancy him a bit too.

OfAllThePlaces · 07/07/2026 13:22

@Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain WHY! Why did you have to spoil my fun innocent crush. It made watching football a tiny bit interesting.

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Meezer2 · 07/07/2026 13:34

I totally get it.

Choux · 07/07/2026 16:00

Better clothes and a tan

I've developed a little crush on Erling Haaland
Sophiecunninghamsfinger · 07/07/2026 16:12

You might like this . 😂

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melodramaticfools · 07/07/2026 17:45

Westun · 05/07/2026 16:54

You are not alone! For me it’s his size, skill, confidence and sense of humour. Plus I love his bromance with Bellingham 😍

This, this and this!!
You're not alone OP, I've developed a weird crush on him too 😆

MalcomVexx · 07/07/2026 18:19

Same!!! He’s one of the nicest, funniest and most respectful guys in the world. I thought he was odd looking but the more reels I watch on him the better looking he gets.

longtompot · 07/07/2026 18:38

@OfAllThePlaces I had no idea who he was but then saw a series of clips on Threads this morning which made me think what a lovely young man. I am mid 50s and old enough to be his grandmother so...

augustusglupe · 07/07/2026 18:55

God no, he looks like a giant baby in the above pic 😄
Each to their own though… I’ve got a bit of a crush on Wayne Rooney.

RaraRachael · 07/07/2026 18:55

Can't see the appeal personally but I don't find blond men attractive in general.

The World Cup is rather devoid of attractive men. Tbh I haven't seen any.

damemaggiescurledupperlip · 07/07/2026 19:31

Choux · 07/07/2026 16:00

Better clothes and a tan

Pants still weirdly low-slung and nappy -like

SwatTheTwit · 07/07/2026 19:32

We all have 🦈

Backstop · 07/07/2026 19:35

I think he is lovely - great body, great there and plenty of twinkle!

Nincompoo · 07/07/2026 19:38

He’s a strange looking bloke but I bet he’s good fun to have around 🤣

Choux · 07/07/2026 19:39

damemaggiescurledupperlip · 07/07/2026 19:31

Pants still weirdly low-slung and nappy -like

He’s 6ft 4. I guess most off the peg clothes are a little short for him lengthwise in the crotch to waist area so he wears things low slung.

damemaggiescurledupperlip · 07/07/2026 20:20

Or likes to show off his midriff definition (which is notable)

professionalcommentreader · 07/07/2026 21:01

Blimey, I thought some of the comments from men directed at the woman’s England football team were nasty until I read some of the comments on here.

GrandTheftWalrus · 07/07/2026 23:21

My friend calls him a beautiful big bastard. My 9yo is obsessed with Ronaldo.

It was lorenzo amaruso back in my day.

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 08/07/2026 11:23

OfAllThePlaces · 07/07/2026 13:22

@Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain WHY! Why did you have to spoil my fun innocent crush. It made watching football a tiny bit interesting.

Sorry!

pinkdyno · 10/07/2026 09:31

@OfAllThePlacesi totally get it. Always watched rugby. Never football. No interest. Yet now I’m in an instagram trap with goals and kindness and funny videos. Total crush.

MrsMoastyToasty · 10/07/2026 09:51

This too will pass.

I used to have a thing about Ally McCoist in his playing days. Nowadays I wouldn't touch him with someone else's barge pole.

Now when it comes to motor sport it's George Russell despite being almost old enough to be his nan.

flippinnorastights · 10/07/2026 10:39

Give me David Raya and his new ponytail or Eze any day, he has the most incredible smile

Seagullsandsausagerolls · 10/07/2026 13:16

My first football love will always be Kevin Keegan (he's old enough to be my dad) or Niall Quinn.

As a City fan Haaland is some player and seems to have some great banter with his teammates. Miss his interactions with Jack Grealish (my "newer" football love those thighs!)

Verv · 10/07/2026 14:35

I dont have a crush but i think hes ace!

IceyBisBack · 10/07/2026 15:00

Haaland is just beautiful! He has such a kind nature, he's funny & empathetic. Hrs a real team player and watching him Grealish & Bellingham makes me feel warm and squishy.
His relationship with his dad & mum is lovely. I think he's a great father himself

I'm dreading Saturday.