"He came from nowhere": Haaland reveals why Djokovic is one of his heroes
When one of the biggest stars in world football reveals his hero and it turns out to be a tennis giant. In a few words, Haaland paid tribute to Novak Djokovic.
When asked about his sporting hero in another discipline, Erling Haaland, star striker for Manchester City's football team, didn't hesitate for a second. No Messi, no LeBron, no Bolt. The Nordic goal scorer chose the Serbian legend.
"I like Djokovic. I think he is good, he is himself. And yes, what he has accomplished is incredible, you know, coming from nowhere and from his country. So yes, I choose Djokovic."
While public opinion sometimes remains divided about him, Djokovic nevertheless inspires some of the most respected icons in the sporting world. Haaland thus joins a long list of champions fascinated by the Serb's longevity, consistency, and mentality.
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