Russian model, Anastasia Kostromina has opened up about the moment her video imitating Erling Haaland went viral.

The 24-year-old said the experience felt like a dream after the clip highlighting her striking resemblance to the Norwegian footballer gathered millions of likes on Instagram. For years, friends and family had pointed out the similarity, but she only decided to share the video during the ongoing World Cup.

Kostromina admitted that she initially found it strange to be compared to a male player, but she later embraced the idea with humour. She said she never imagined the video would receive so much attention but is pleased with the positive feedback it has generated.

The model was cheering for Norway throughout the tournament and felt disappointed when they were knocked out.

Haaland has been one of the standout stars at the World Cup, scoring important goals and helping his team reach the quarter-finals.

His growing popularity on social media made the viral video even more timely. Kostromina hopes the Manchester City striker will see her clip and have a good laugh about it.

The Russian model is represented by Moscow-based Motion Model Management. She has enjoyed the unexpected fame the video brought her while remaining down-to-earth about her new online popularity.

The light-hearted content has entertained football fans around the world and shown how social media can create fun connections across borders.

The story has become one of the memorable moments of the World Cup so far. Kostromina’s creative take on Haaland’s mannerisms and expressions has brought smiles to many and highlighted the entertaining side of the tournament.

The model continues to receive praise for her humour and creativity in the viral video.

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