“I’m kinda living the dream,” Erling Haaland reacts after winning his maiden UEFA Player of the Year award

Haaland opens up on how he felt after winning the Best Player award and what he wants to achieve further having won almost everything at just 22.

“I’m kinda living the dream,” Erling Haaland reacts after winning his maiden UEFA Player of the Year award

Haaland with his UEFA POTY award (Credits: UEFA)

After a brief stint with Manchester City, midfielder Alfe-Inge Haaland switched to Leeds United, fortunately to be blessed with a baby boy. From being three when he moved to Byrne to playing football in his father’s footsteps. The young boy, Erling Haaland, has come a long way back to England in Manchester. The perfect homecoming story that would eventually guide the Blues to a historic season, with help, could have only been written in the stars.

Haaland performed into creating what might be known as ‘The best Debut Season Ever‘ by a player. He bombarded the Premier League, breaking record after record. Eventually, he would fulfill the destiny of his famous chant amongst City fans, coming from Germany and helping the club win their first-ever Champions League. He won the Golden Boot and the PFA Players of the Year award and has now been crowned with the UEFA Player of the Season award.

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On achieving such a high feat, Haaland said, “What can I say? I’ve won the Treble at age 22. I’m kinda living the dream.” While it’s no wonder he was the fan-favorite to win the award this season. Many fans on social media have positively supported him to go ahead and win the Ballon d’Or as well, eventually.

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If Erling Haaland wins the prestigious award over Lionel Messi, it will be a special moment for the entire game. Football constantly seeks its next generation of excellence. Haaland’s passion and dedication currently place him at the pinnacle.

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Pep Guardiola becomes the fastest manager to get 200 wins in English Top Flight History

Pep gets his 200 City win
Pep gets his 200 City win (Source: Premier League)

In a closely fought game between the two teams, Manchester City came on top at Bramall Lane. While Haaland had missed a penalty won by Jack Grealish in the first half. He bounced back strongly like a real professional by converting Grealish’s cross. Scoring a towering header over the Sheffield defenders. The Norweigan hardly celebrated as he seemed relieved to get on the scoresheet finally.

The victory was momentous for the Cityzens, marking 200 wins under Pep Guardiola. It was so legendary that no other manager had done it faster than Guardiola earlier in the league. Unfortunately, Pep wasn’t present at the game to share his thoughts on creating a legacy with the Blues. He is recovering from a scheduled back surgery.

In a thrilling game, Sheffield scored in the 85th minute. Thanks to a failed backheel mistake by interim captain Kyle Walker. However, the Treble winners showed why they are the best team in the land. Walker ran down the wing a couple of times to make up for his mistake and passed the ball to Foden. The run was finished perfectly by City’s clutch goalscorer Rodri. He took a first-time shot from Foden’s touch and guided the Blues to victory and top of the league.

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