Indeed also that WC Final was an instant classic.

Doesn’t help Haaland went to a stacked team in Citeh who can win an FA Cup and Prem Title without him no problem.

He did help them get over the hump in the Champions League but winning these awards isn’t just about stats. It’s about iconic moments and narratives. And no showing in multiple finals and semis like Haaland did hurt his narrative and killed iconic moments in big games.