The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine has left the world in a state of mourning. The tragic events that unfolded in the past months have also sparked a wave of outrage and calls for support from prominent figures in various fields. Amid this chaos, Manchester City‘s talented goal-scoring machine, Erling Haaland, has chosen to speak out and lend his voice to the plight of those affected by the war.

For Haaland, the past few days have been eventful, to say the least. The young soccer star came tantalizingly close to winning the prestigious Ballon d’Or, only to be pipped to the post by Lionel Messi, leaving him in second place. However, Haaland’s goal-scoring prowess has shown no signs of waning. Amidst his on-field success, Haaland has taken a moment to acknowledge the ones who suffered because of the global tensions. 

Erling Haaland advocates for peace

Recently, on his official X account, Erling Haaland shared a wholesome post accompanied by an empowering message. The Norwegian striker shared a photograph of himself walking onto the soccer pitch, flanked by two children clad in Haaland’s iconic number 9 shirts.

In the caption of the post, he wrote, “No innocent children deserve to die”. Alongside this heartfelt message, Haaland used the hashtag “#peace” to call for harmony in the face of conflict. The response to Haaland’s message is overwhelming. Fans across the seas took to the comments section, expressing their solidarity with his sentiments, and praised him for using his platform to advocate for peace.

Many commended Haaland for his empathy and compassion towards the innocent lives lost amidst the chaos of war. Also, Haaland’s plea for peace in the Israel-Palestine Conflict comes on the heels of a similar call from Cristiano Ronaldo‘s sister.

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister’s message on the conflict

Katia Aveiro, elder sister of the acclaimed Al Nassr superstar, took to her Instagram account to address the issue last month. She shared a poignant image of children affected by the war and left a heartfelt message. In her caption, Aveiro expressed concern for the innocent victims caught in the crossfire. She further emphasized that territorial disputes should not overshadow their suffering.

She lamented the state of humanity and urged, “All you have to do is trust it… Don’t give up on love, don’t give up loving, one day the pain will pass. Let’s have faith and hope and pray and cry for God’s mercy.” As the world continues to mourn for the lives lost and the devastation caused by the Israel-Palestine conflict, it is heartening to see such figures using their platforms to raise awareness and advocate for peace.

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