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Erling Haaland Replies To Indian Content Creator's Weight-Loss Challenge, Post Goes Viral

Manchester City star Erling Haaland has sparked a viral social media moment after responding to a weight-loss challenge from an Indian content creator. The interaction has garnered millions of views as fans react to the footballer's unexpected participation in the online fitness goal.

By Project Chintan Newsroom
22 July 2026 · 1 min read
Erling Haaland Replies To Indian Content Creator's Weight-Loss Challenge, Post Goes Viral

Indian content creator Sahil Gupta recently posted a video on social media making a bold promise to Manchester City striker Erling Haaland. In the clip, Gupta pledged to lose 20 kg of body weight if the Norwegian international commented on his post, a bold challenge that quickly gained traction among football fans.

To the surprise of the online community, Haaland actually replied to the video with the short message, "Starting now." The endorsement from the professional athlete acted as a catalyst for the post's visibility, causing the interaction to skyrocket in popularity across various social platforms.

The exchange has since surpassed 18 million views, drawing a wave of amused and supportive reactions from users worldwide. Many commenters praised Haaland for his humility and willingness to engage with fans, while others expressed curiosity regarding Gupta's upcoming fitness journey. Source: Content creator Sahil Gupta's social media.

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