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There is simply no getting past Erling Haaland at this World Cup. Few players are attracting as much attention as the Norwegian striker. Terms such as "goal machine", "cyborg" (a hybrid of a biological organism and a machine), and "superstar" are used almost daily when referring to the 25-year-old. Following yesterday's Round of 16 victory over Brazil—a match Norway won in no small part thanks to Haaland—the hype has gathered even more momentum. With seven goals since the start of the tournament, he currently shares the top spot in the scoring charts with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé.
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