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"One of the best moments of my entire life"
Question: How does it feel when the whole stadium is chanting "Erling Haaland"?
Erling Haaland: Honestly speaking, it's been one of the best moments of my entire life to date. Whenever it happens, it's simply unbelievable and indescribable.
Question: How do you spend your time during corona and what do you like eating most?
Haaland: I coach and meditate a lot, and play FIFA with the guys. My favourite food is kebab pizza.
Question: What's your favourite word in German?
Haaland: I don't know quite how it's pronounced: "Malocher" (grafter). I like "goal" too.
Question: What was it like standing in front of the Yellow Wall for the first time?
Haaland: Pure goosebumps. Seeing the Wall and all those fans is simply amazing. It's one of the best feelings that you can have.
Question: Who was your biggest idol?
Haaland: I had a lot of idols as a child. I have to mention two players: Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Question: What advice would you give to young strikers involved in grassroots football?
Haaland: Always stay hungry. Always be on the lookout for goals and balls.
Question: Who do you get on with best in Dortmund?
Haaland: Thomas Delaney, I think. We speak almost the same language, I can speak Norwegian with him. That's why it's Thomas.
Question: What's your favourite music and do you have a song that motivates you before a match?
Haaland: Good question. I like listening to music from the Norwegian rapper Amara. And before every match I listen to a song called "Keep Dreaming". That's the song I listen to before every game.
Question: What's your pre-match routine like?
Haaland: Meditation.
Question (from his dad, Alfie Haaland): Do you miss your dad?
Haaland: A bit, yes (laughs).