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Isabel Haugseng Johansen, partner of Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, posted a provocative message on social media hours before Sunday's World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash between Brazil and Norway.
Via an Instagram Stories post, Isabel shared a photo of herself at the gym performing a low row exercise, using the moment to allude to the traditional Norwegian national team celebration. "Better start practicing my rowing for tomorrow," she captioned the image.
The celebration in question is a well-known ritual among Norway's players and fans. After victories, they sit side-by-side and mimic a rowing motion, characteristic of ancient Viking longships, while chanting the word "ro," which means "row."
Isabel Haugseng Johansen and Erling Haaland have been in a relationship since 2021, though they have known each other since childhood. Both grew up in Bryne, Norway, and played in the youth ranks of the same club, Bryne FK, with their friendship evolving into a relationship years later. The couple has one child, whose identity, name, and gender have never been publicly revealed.
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