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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-30T06:56:30.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nManchester City forward Erling Haaland has expanded his already impressive £10million vehicle collection with the acquisition of an exceptionally rare Mercedes Maybach Virgil Abloh, valued at approximately £400,000.\n\nThe Norwegian striker, who commands a weekly salary of £500,000, effectively spent the bulk of his seven-day earnings on the stunning car.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe limited edition luxury saloon represents one of only 150 examples ever produced, making it a highly sought-after collector's piece.\n\nHaaland, known for his passion for high-end automobiles, was recently observed behind the wheel of his latest acquisition while driving through Alderley Edge in Cheshire, according to The Sun.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\nThe bespoke S-Class variant was created in collaboration with Virgil Abloh, the celebrated Louis Vuitton artistic director who passed away at just 41 years old following a battle with a rare form of cancer.\n\nThe distinctive vehicle was finished prior to Abloh's death in 2021, transforming it into a prized item within the exclusive second-hand market for ultra-premium automobiles.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n>        View this post on Instagram            \n>\n> A post shared by Mercedes-Benz (@mercedesbenz)\n\nAs the final custom S-Class model produced through the partnership with the renowned designer, the Maybach has become particularly desirable among wealthy collectors seeking unique automotive pieces with significant cultural provenance.\n\nThe striking exterior showcases a distinctive two-tone design, featuring glossy Obsidian Black across the upper portion while sand-coloured paintwork adorns the lower sections, side panels and wheel rims.\n\n### LATEST SPORTS NEWS:\n\n\n\n\n  * Golf star breaks down in tears and hugs wife after winning first tournament since life-or-death surgery\n  * Tottenham have become the most embarrassing club in England as Igor Tudor leaves job\n  * Former England star Jermain Defoe, 43, secures first football management job\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nInside, Abloh's signature logo appears prominently on the centre console, rear cushions, headrests and door sill panels, with the digital display incorporating a specially designed home button featuring unique coloured borders and brand insignia.\n\nPowering the left-hand drive luxury saloon is a formidable 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine, enabling acceleration from standstill to 60mph in just 4.5 seconds and a maximum speed of 155mph, with all-wheel drive as standard.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHaaland's automotive portfolio extends well beyond his latest Mercedes acquisition, encompassing several other prestigious vehicles worth millions.\n\nAmong his prized possessions is a £350,000 Aston Martin DBX 707, a special edition model based on the Formula 1 safety car.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe collection also features a £300,000 Rolls-Royce Cullinan, the British marque's flagship SUV favoured by numerous elite footballers.\n\nCompleting his known fleet is a £160,000 Porsche 911 GT3, the German manufacturer's track-focused sports car renowned for its exceptional handling capabilities.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe combined value of these four vehicles alone approaches £1.2million, representing just a fraction of his estimated £10million total collection.\n\nHaaland's next match for City will be against Liverpool in the FA Cup on Saturday.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Erling Haaland spends more than half his £500,000-a-week salary on luxury present for himself"
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