Dubai Boy’s Viral Instagram Post Earns Personal Response from Erling Haaland

Qasim Qadir, a player for the U9 Elite Boys team at Manchester City Football Schools in Dubai, shared a video on Instagram with a simple wish. In the post, he said that if Haaland liked his video, his father would take him to the FIFA World Cup to watch the Norwegian star play in his first match of the tournament.

The video rapidly gained momentum across social media platforms, attracting widespread attention and eventually surpassing 123,000 likes. What began as a hopeful request soon evolved into a remarkable football story that resonated with fans around the world.

The moment became even more special when Haaland personally responded in the comments section. Instead of merely liking the post, the Manchester City forward replied with a brief but powerful message: “See you there.”

The interaction did not end there. Manchester City’s official social media account also reacted to the video, further amplifying the young fan’s story and helping it reach an even larger audience.

Qasim, widely regarded as one of Haaland’s biggest admirers within the Manchester City Football Schools community, has become known for maintaining the same hairstyle as the Norwegian striker for the past three years, reflecting his long-standing admiration for the football star.

The viral exchange has transformed a simple social media challenge into a memorable moment for the young Dubai footballer. With Haaland preparing to begin his FIFA World Cup campaign for Norway against Iraq on Wednesday, June 17, the response has added even greater excitement to what has already become an unforgettable experience for Qasim and football fans following the story.

The heartwarming interaction highlights the power of social media in connecting athletes with supporters and has turned a young fan’s dream into one of the most talked-about football moments online.