Erling Haaland is the new darling of the video gaming company, EA Sports. EA made an exciting announcement, revealing Erling Haaland as the cover star for their highly anticipated upcoming game, EA FC 24. This game series, previously known as “FIFA 24,” has now officially been renamed to EA FC 24.
In July 2023, EA made the decision to rename their renowned franchise, EA Sports FIFA, as EA Sports FC. The change occurred due to a contractual dispute between EA and FIFA.
Erling Haaland, the cover star of the upcoming game, actively participated in promotional events for the game. During one of these events, he engaged in a light-hearted match against Luva de Pedreiro, a renowned soccer influencer.
Luva de Pedreiro doing Ronaldo’s SIUUU celebration after beating Haaland in FIFA 24. ❤️😂
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Throughout their match, Luva de Pedreiro and Erling Haaland playfully battled it out, exchanging banter on the field. At the conclusion of the match, Luva celebrated his victory over Haaland by performing Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic celebration. Amused fans commented on the video, jokingly noting that Haaland finally experienced being “SIUUUU-ed,” in reference to Ronaldo’s signature celebration.
Erling Haaland appeared to be in high spirits as he prepared for Manchester City‘s pre-season. The team, having clinched the treble, is scheduled to travel to Asia for their pre-season matches ahead of the upcoming season. On the EA Sports front, the latest installment of the renamed series is set to launch officially on September 29.
Erling Haaland idolizes Cristiano Ronaldo
Erling Haaland is undoubtedly relishing the opportunity to grace the cover of this prestigious soccer game series. It has been a dream come true for him, especially considering his idol, Cristiano Ronaldo, previously featured as the cover star for FIFA 18 and FIFA 19.
Haaland’s admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo has been widely reported. In an interview, he expressed his desire to meet Ronaldo and convey that he owes his soccer journey to him, as Ronaldo has always been a role model for him.
When it comes to comparisons between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, Haaland emphasized his focus on self-improvement, stating, “I think only of myself, to improve my game every day. I don’t need to talk about Messi and Ronaldo, probably the best players in history. I still have a long way to go to reach their level.”
These statements were made during his time at Borussia Dortmund and fueled rumors linking Haaland to Manchester United before his eventual decision to join Manchester City.
The similarities between Haaland and Cristiano Ronaldo are evident. Both players are known for their goal-scoring prowess and physical presence in the opposition box. It is clear that Ronaldo has had a significant influence on Haaland’s development as a soccer player.