Erling Haaland Donates Viking Saga Manuscript to Hometown

Footballer Erling Haaland has donated a record-breaking Viking saga manuscript, chronicling the lives of medieval Norse kings, to be permanently displayed at the local library in his hometown of Time.

25 Mar, 13:10 — 25 Mar, 14:35

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Erling Haaland, a globally recognized football star, has demonstrated a connection to his roots through this significant cultural donation. The act highlights the importance of preserving historical artifacts and making them accessible to the public, particularly in the community that shaped him.

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BBCHigh13h ago

Haaland donates £100,000 Viking book to home town

Erling Haaland donates a rare 16th-century manuscript of Viking sagas, worth £100,000, to be displayed in the library in the Norwegian town of Bryne, where he grew up.

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The IndependentMostly Factual14h ago