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Haaland, Norway join 'viral' Viking Row after win
Key takeaways
- The row sees them sit down in a Viking longboat formation and then perform rows to the beat of a drum in the style of Iceland's famous 2016 "Viking Clap."
- Erling Haaland, who has frequently declared his Norwegian pride, said after the win Monday that he is a huge fan.
- "I saw it online; it's gone completely viral," Haaland told Fox Sports.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
The row sees them sit down in a Viking longboat formation and then perform rows to the beat of a drum in the style of Iceland's famous 2016 "Viking Clap."
Erling Haaland, who has frequently declared his Norwegian pride, said after the win Monday that he is a huge fan.
"I saw it online; it's gone completely viral," Haaland told Fox Sports. "Martin [Ødegaard] asked me before the game: 'Do you think we should join in?' I said, 'If we win, let's do it, why not?'"
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