Fans feared that Kim may put a ‘curse’ upon Haaland.
Erling Haaland, Kim Kardashian with son Saint. (Via Daliy Mail)
American model Kim Kardashian, in an interview with GQ, spoke about her recent visit to Italy where she bumped into Manchester City frontman, Erling Haaland. She admitted to freaking out and feeling like a loser.
Kim Kardashian met Erling Haaland at an event hosted by Dolce & Gabbana in Italy back in July 2023. Both Haaland and Kardashian are ambassadors for the brand. His capabilities and talents are no doubt well appreciated not just by football lovers, but also by celebrities all around the world. Kim’s chance meeting with him, she exclaimed left her in awe keeping in mind how much her son admires the footballer.
Kim felt like a loser when she FaceTimed her son about meeting the Manchester City superstar. She revealed this to GQ, mentioning that her son, a big Arsenal fan, was thrilled to hear the news. Kim and her son were spotted at the Emirates during the Gunners‘ semi-final clash against Sporting Lisbon. She also attended Paris Saint Germain‘s first home defeat last season.
I was in Italy and I see Erling Haaland, and I freaked the f*** out because I know my son would be so excited, it's like his thing. So, I'm like such a loser FaceTiming at this event being like, 'Saint, you'll never guess who I ran into.'
Kim Kardashian revealed on GQ
Kim Kardashian proudly shared her soccer mom moments, often seen cheering for her sons at various matches. Her son is a huge Cristiano Ronaldo fan, and they support PSG and Inter Miami. During a Paris visit, they even toured the locker room and met stars like Kylian Mbappe. Kim witnessed matches with Lionel Messi and Ronaldo playing for Inter Miami and Al Nassr.
Despite the excitement, some Erling Haaland fans worried about the ‘Kardashian curse.’ Kim was present when Arsenal and PSG faced setbacks, leading to a belief in her association with bad luck.
Erling Haaland has been unstoppable since he arrived in Manchester City
Erling Haaland has been in tremendous form since he arrived in the Premier League last season. His extraordinary form has led to his value almost rising to a staggering billion Euros. He is considered one of the best players in the world, known for his speed, finishing, and strength.
Erling Haaland (via Manchester City)
Haaland, who scored a record-breaking 36 goals last season, is currently the top scorer in the Premier League. He joined Manchester City for 60 million Euros from Borussia Dortmund and played a key role in their treble win. Haaland earned accolades like Best Player of the Season and the Gerd Muller Trophy for Best Striker.
Despite finishing second to Lionel Messi in the Ballon d’Or, Haaland has a string of awards, including the 2020 Golden Boy. Rising to fame at RB Salzburg, he moved to Borussia Dortmund before joining Manchester City. Haaland has also been a standout for the Norwegian national teams, achieving the country’s second-highest goal tally.