Costa Rican Presenter Clarifies Friendship with Erling Haaland After World Cup Exit
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Costa Rican presenter Jessica Rojas clarified her relationship with Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland after Norway's elimination from the 2026 World Cup.
- Rojas, also an influencer, posted on social media following the match.
- She emphasized that their relationship is strictly platonic, stating, 'We are just friends.'
Costa Rican presenter and influencer Jessica Rojas has addressed speculation surrounding her relationship with Norwegian football star Erling Haaland. Following Norway's exit from the 2026 World Cup, Rojas took to social media to clarify her connection with the Manchester City striker.
Haaland's participation in the World Cup had garnered significant attention, and his interactions with various personalities, including Rojas, became a topic of discussion among fans. Rojas, who has been covering entertainment and culture since 2012 and works for La Naciรณn, decided to clear the air regarding her friendship with the footballer.
In her social media post, Rojas explicitly stated that her relationship with Haaland is purely platonic. "We are just friends," she clarified, aiming to dispel any rumors or misinterpretations about their bond. This statement comes after Norway's elimination from the tournament, a moment that often leads to increased scrutiny of players' personal lives and associations.
Rojas, a journalism graduate, has been recognized for her work in the field, even receiving an honorable mention in 2022. Her role as an entertainment and culture journalist means she often interacts with public figures, and her clarification regarding Haaland highlights the public's interest in the personal lives of sports stars.
We are just friends.
Originally published by La Naciรณn in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.