Norwegian football star and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is absent from the European Championship due to his national team's failure to qualify.
However, his name will be present in the equestrian sport as a horse named "The Striking Fighter" after him participates in a race at York Racecourse.
Tim Palin, the racing manager of the Middleham Park Racing syndicate that owns the horse, is a big Manchester City fan. "The Striking Viking" will make his debut in a 1200-meter race at York, specifically for novice horses.
