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Erling Haaland, the Manchester City star, took to social media to commend Dominik Szoboszlai following the Hungarian’s remarkable free-kick that helped spark a thrilling comeback at Anfield on Sunday night.
In spite of their team’s fierce rivalry, Haaland made it a point to recognize the exceptional talent displayed by his former teammate in a match that could significantly impact the Premier League title chase.
Haaland’s Praise for Szoboszlai’s Free-Kick
After the conclusion of the exhilarating match, Haaland posted on Snapchat, garnering significant attention online.
The Norwegian forward shared a snapshot from the match showing Liverpool’s free-kick, accompanied by a lighthearted seven-word message for Szoboszlai: “Domi what a goal smile a bit.”
This comment referred to Szoboszlai’s incredible long-range goal that opened the scoring, alongside his controversial red card later in the match.
Haaland and Szoboszlai: Friends from Salzburg
This exchange highlights the strong bond the two players share, dating back to their time together at RB Salzburg.
While at Salzburg, Haaland and Szoboszlai forged a potent partnership that dominated the Austrian Bundesliga and showcased their talents on the Champions League stage.
During the recent match, their camaraderie was evident when Szoboszlai attempted to play mind games with Haaland while preparing to take a crucial penalty kick.
Haaland later recounted, “This is the first time I don’t want to speak with you,” during their friendly banter.
Maybe next time? pic.twitter.com/MWydTqdEBq
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Their friendship remains strong despite playing for rival clubs in English football.
Although they compete fiercely for 90 minutes, both players publicly express mutual admiration for each other’s growth since their time in Austria.
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