Dennis Skjørestad had an idol: Erling Haaland. He never imagined that affection would be returned in such a painful way.
The Norwegian boy died in an accident that left the entire country in shock. When Haaland learned that Dennis admired him deeply, he did not settle for routine condolences.
Haaland wrote a handwritten letter to the family and sent them an autographed jersey, the kind of object Dennis would have treasured.
In the letter, the striker acknowledged that no gesture can ease such pain, but he wanted to leave them something that represented what the boy loved most. Goals are forgotten in minutes. This, the family will remember for the rest of their lives