For the first time in his football career, Sébastien Haller will compete in a Champions League final. And if he wins the trophy with his club, he will join an exclusive circle.
In the history of African football, only 2 players have managed to win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the Champions League in the same year. They are Samuel Eto’o and Geremi Njitap.
By winning the AFCON 2023 with the Elephants, Sébastien Haller has taken the first step and will need to win the Champions League to enter this circle. And he is determined to take on this challenge, aiming to place Ivory Coast in this exclusive group.
During an interview, the journalist asked Sébastien Haller: “If you win the Champions League, you will join Eto’o and Geremi Njitap in the prestigious circle of players who have won the AFCON and the Champions League in the same year. What does that mean to you?” And the player responded:
“There are too many Cameroonians in that position. We need an Ivorian to come and challenge them a bit. It would be wonderful to enter that circle.”
Furthermore, for this final, the international player will not have the support of all his compatriots.
Some have stated that they will support the opposing team, Real Madrid. This is for several reasons. Discover them below:
“Is Dortmund an Ivorian club for all Ivorians to support? Don’t bring your Barcelona-like behaviors here. Down with Barcelonians.
We supported the Elephants. When they won the AFCON 2023, our homes were destroyed. Today, are we going to support Haller again? If he wins again, we might be expelled from our country.
Never in my life. So if he leaves there for PSG next year and they qualify, you will support PSG? I don’t support a player, I support the whole club.
I am a supporter of the White House, Real Madrid, since 2014. Just because Haller is on the other side today doesn’t mean I’ll resign, never. Real Madrid is my favorite club in Europe. End of story.
This is not the Africa Cup. Here, it’s about European clubs. So I choose what I like. I love my brother, but I’m a Madridista.”
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