Manchester City striker Erling Haaland may be scoring goals across England, but his heart clearly remains in Norway where he grew up. The 25-year-old soccer sensation surprised 1,000 young footballers in the Time municipality with personalized gift packages worth over £110,000, showing that success hasn’t changed his generous spirit. Each child under 12 received a complete football kit including a ball, t-shirt, shorts, football bag, and drinking bottle, with every package valued at approximately £111.
Even though Haaland couldn’t be there in person to distribute the gifts, his thoughtful gesture reached every football club in his hometown region, ensuring no young athlete was left out. The Norwegian star, who recently scored his 100th goal for Manchester City, has always maintained strong connections to his roots despite his meteoric rise to global fame. This wasn’t just about giving expensive gifts but about inspiring the next generation of footballers in the place that shaped his own dreams. His act of kindness proves that even at the pinnacle of professional sports, the most meaningful victories happen when you lift others up along the way.