Why Chinese fans are obsessed with Norway striker Erling Haaland

In China, Erling Haaland isn't just famous for scoring goals. He's become a meme icon.

From a quirky herbal tea ad to the nickname "Ha Bao" or "Ha Baby", and a flood of viral jokes, here's how the Norwegian striker embraced the memes that helped make him one of China's most recognisable foreign athletes.

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