Mumbai, July 7 -- Some believe the Vikings were the first Europeans to discover America. Now Americans, and other casual followers of football, are discovering the star power of a footballer from the land of Leif Erikson. Erling Braut Haaland has, for some years now, been a prolific striker on European soil, scoring goals often at will, often with a languid reluctance. The towering 6ft 5in Norwegian with flowing golden hair has now turned his attention to America, which has watched with rapt attention. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have occupied the world's psyche for nearly two decades now, becoming ubiquitous forces across the globe. But away from the world's glare, Haaland has become a dominant force in European sport. He hit the gl...