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Soccer players often earn substantial incomes for their extraordinary skills and dedication. While many choose to indulge in luxury purchases such as cars, real estate, or high-end fashion, some opt for smart financial investments. One such athlete who recently made a noteworthy financial move is Erling Haaland, who decided to invest over $14 million in the Oslo Stock Exchange.

Additionally, the Manchester City star has also made a surprising appearance in a unique King-Viking collaboration alongside NBA sensation LeBron James. Scoring 52 goals for Manchester City last season, Haaland looks to score profitable dividends in the share markets, too!

Erling Haaland spends $14 million on the Oslo Stock Exchange

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Along with his goal-scoring prowess, it appears that Haaland also possesses a knack for financial expertise. The Norwegian is in the spotlight after his company, Pillage 3 AS, made its first investment on the Oslo Stock Exchange. They founded the company in Luxembourg, and as per Pillage 3 AS’s documents, they list Haaland as one owner.

The Norwegian soccer star’s company has made a substantial move by acquiring shares in Höegh Autoliners. They are renowned for generously rewarding their shareholders with hefty dividends. According to E24, the investment company procured 200,000 shares just last Wednesday, marking their debut investment on the stock exchange.

The share price hovered around NOK 82, or $7.39 per share. It makes Haaland’s investment amount to a substantial NOK 16.4 million, or $14,69,399. 

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Prominently, Haaland’s father, Alf-Inge Haaland, and former Norwegian soccer star Egil Østenstad also serve on the board of Pillage 3, the investment company. Nevertheless, this momentous investment by the Manchester City star’s company is indeed noteworthy. Meanwhile, the forward recently collaborated with LeBron James as he shoots hoops along the way!

A King-Viking collab with LeBron James

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Shortly after his million-dollar investment news, Haaland appeared in a unique collaboration with NBA and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. The City forward recently endorsed headphones from the renowned company ‘Beats by Dre’. Haaland shared the advertisement named ‘The King and the Viking’ on Instagram. He also wrote a caption saying, “Been waiting for this one! Joined the @beatsbydre family and we’re kicking it off with our first campaign.”

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Remarkably, Alf-Inge and LeBron’s family, including his wife, Savannah James, and kids, Bronny, Bryce, and Zhuri, also featured in the video. The video is quite motivational and shows LeBron conversing with his wife and Haaland with his father. Indeed, it is quite an unexpected collaboration that unites the fanbase of both sports.

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