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As the days grow shorter and the Halloween season approaches, the world of football has joined in the festivities. Many players are sharing their Halloween spirit, with social media abuzz with festive images of athletes and their families.
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Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland, the striker for Manchester City, recently made headlines by launching his YouTube channel, which includes a compelling video showcasing a day in the life of a Premier League player. His next video took a Halloween twist.
Filmed at his home, Haaland transformed into a striking version of The Joker, using professional makeup and costume techniques. The towering 25-year-old took a stroll through town, catching locals off guard. One surprised gas station customer asked, “Are you the Man City guy?” while another shopper exclaimed, “Is that Haaland? That’s insane!”
With an impressive tally of 24 goals in just 15 matches this season, Haaland will return to his on-field duties as Manchester City faces AFC Bournemouth on Sunday.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid players got an early start on Halloween celebrations, hosting a party on October 29, just before the official holiday. Following a victory over Barcelona in the Clásico, several members of the Brazilian squad came together for a spooktacular night in elaborate costumes.
Vinícius Júnior’s girlfriend wore a Cruella de Vil outfit, while Vinícius himself surprised everyone by dressing as a manic clown instead. Meanwhile, Endrick and his wife coordinated as Chucky dolls, complete with fake weapons.
Éder Militão and his family embraced the Addams Family theme, even producing a fun video tribute to the classic show. Rodrygo’s costume, which featured a leopard-print suit and blood-splattered shirt, raised eyebrows as the theme remained a mystery.
Napoli
The Serie A champions, Napoli, joined the Halloween fun by celebrating with a themed gathering the day after their 1-0 victory over Lecce, donning a special limited-edition Halloween kit featuring a glow-in-the-dark badge.
Players including Scott McTominay and his partner appeared stylishly dressed, with McTominay sporting convincing half-flesh/half-skull face paint. He humorously called out teammate Rasmus Højlund, who showed up in a somewhat lackluster outfit of a sweater vest and chinos, gaining laughs from his teammates.
The Addams Family theme continued with Leonardo Spinazzola as Gomez and Matteo Politano as Pugsley. Other players, including Alex Meret and Mathías Olivera, dazzled with their costumes inspired by characters from Harry Potter, Batman, and more.
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