Long before it became the soundtrack to Erling Haaland's goals, "Moskau" was one of Europe's biggest disco hits. Released in 1979 by German pop group Dschinghis Khan, the song became an international success with its energetic melody and catchy chorus.
Despite celebrating Moscow, it was banned or restricted in parts of the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
The reasons were largely political and cultural. Soviet authorities were wary of Western pop music and viewed the group's flamboyant disco style with suspicion, even though the lyrics portrayed the Soviet capital in a festive light.
More than four decades later, "Moskau" has found an unlikely second life in football. Supporters rewrote its memorable chorus into the now famous "Haaland Song", chanting:
"Ha Ha Ha Haaland, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey Hey, hey, hey, hey, Haaland, Haaland, Haaland."
The chant quickly spread across stadiums and social media, becoming one of the most recognisable goal anthems in modern football. The transformation highlights football's ability to reshape popular culture.
A song once caught up in the politics of the Cold War has become a symbol of celebration for one of the world's most prolific goalscorers.
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