Russian model gains viral fame for resemblance to Erling Haaland
Euronews reports that Russian model Anastasia Kostromina has embraced online comparisons to footballer Erling Haaland after a social media video highlighting their likeness went viral.
By Europa Express16 Jul 2026 · 20:00 CETUpdated 16 Jul 2026 · 20:00 CET
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Core Briefing: Russian model gains viral fame for resemblance to Erling Haaland
Strategic Context: Euronews reports that Russian model Anastasia Kostromina has embraced online comparisons to footballer Erling Haaland after a social media video highlighting their likeness went viral.
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According to Euronews, Russian model Anastasia Kostromina has gained significant online attention after posting a video comparing her appearance to that of professional footballer Erling Haaland. The side-by-side footage quickly went viral across social media platforms.
Kostromina stated that she was initially surprised by the comparisons drawn between her and the striker. However, she noted that she now chooses to embrace the situation with humour.