Indian man vowed to lose 20 kg if Erling Haaland replied. The football star reacts amid his social media replying spree

An Instagram post by content creator Sahil Gupta has gone viral after Manchester City striker and Norway World Cup sensation Erling Haaland responded to it. In the video, Sahil is seen dancing towards a life-size cutout of Haaland while flashing a victory sign with a wide smile.

The caption on the post read, "If HAALAND Comments On This Reel I Will Lose 20 Kg In Next 3 Months," along with the line, "Come Haaland You Want Me To See Lean? NO," while tagging the footballer.

What began as a playful challenge soon turned into a viral moment. The reel has since crossed 18 million views, and to the surprise of many, Haaland himself commented, "Starting now."

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How did people react?

Haaland's comment quickly drew widespread attention on social media, with many users urging Sahil to follow through on his promise.

One user wrote, "Wow, you're my next favourite player now," while another commented, "Bro, now he has to do that. And you nailed him like anything."

A third user encouraged Sahil to stay committed, writing, "Yeah mann! @sahilgptgo, let's go now and post the progress next month. You don't want to disrespect the Viking!"

The exchange sparked excitement online, with users cheering Sahil on and encouraging him to document his weight-loss journey.

Meanwhile, Erling Haaland enjoyed a standout FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, leading Norway to a historic quarter-final finish and earning a place in the tournament's Best XI. Widely regarded as one of the competition's top performers, Haaland played a key role in Norway's impressive run.