Erling Braut Haaland and Sander Berge sparked a spontaneous crowd reaction in Sicily this week after arriving at a Dolce & Gabbana fashion event. The Norwegian national team players departed for Italy via private jet shortly after appearing at a royal reception in Oslo, according to reports confirmed by VG.
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The two football stars made a high-profile exit from the Norwegian capital on Monday evening. Before heading to the airport, both Haaland and Berge attended a reception at the Royal Palace, where they joined the national team in a celebration involving nearly 100,000 spectators. According to the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF), the duo had specifically adjusted their travel plans to attend the palace event before proceeding to their scheduled engagements abroad.
By Tuesday evening, the pair—accompanied by Haaland’s partner, Isabel Haugseng Johansen—were spotted in Taormina, Sicily. Local observers and media outlets documented their arrival at the Dolce & Gabbana showcase, an event the couple also attended the previous year.
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The arrival of the players drew immediate attention from onlookers in the small Italian town. Edvard Jensås, a 16-year-old vacationing in Sicily, reported to VG that the atmosphere became electric as the group exited their vehicle near the red carpet around 7:45 PM on Tuesday.
“It was cool to see them,” Jensås stated, noting that while he had anticipated their potential appearance, seeing the Norwegian stars in a casual setting remained a significant moment for fans in the area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Why did Haaland and Berge leave the national team celebration early?
According to the NFF, the players needed to catch a private flight to attend the pre-planned fashion event in Sicily. - Was this Haaland’s first time at the Dolce & Gabbana event?
No, Erling Braut Haaland and his partner, Isabel Haugseng Johansen, also attended the same fashion show in Italy last year. - Did the players meet with royalty?
Yes, both Haaland and Berge were present at the Royal Palace in Oslo to greet the King of Norway before their departure.
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