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Gilberto Mora spotted with Erling Haaland's agent at Hard Rock Stadium

After concluding his impressive run with the

Mexican National Team

at the

2026 FIFA World Cup

, teenage sensation

Gilberto Mora

was back in the spotlight during the quarterfinal clash between

England

and

Norway

at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

Gilberto Mora spotted with Erling Haaland's agent

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One of the tournament's most anticipated matchups featured global stars such as

Erling Haaland

, but before referee

Clément Turpin

blew the opening whistle, it was Mora who caught fans' attention.

The Mexican prospect arrived at the stadium alongside

Rafaela Pimenta

, the influential super-agent who also represents Haaland. Pimenta later shared a photo with Mora on her Instagram Stories just minutes before kickoff.

The image quickly generated

buzz on social media

, as it brought together two of football's brightest young talents under the guidance of the same high-profile agent, fueling speculation about Mora's future.

Mora's appearance in

Miami

came just days after Mexico's heartbreaking Round of 16 elimination at the hands of England. Despite the defeat, the teenager created a memorable moment by swapping jerseys with Jude Bellingham, one of the standout stars of Thomas Tuchel's side.

The winner of

England vs. Norway

will advance to the 2026 World Cup semifinals, where they will face either

Argentina or Switzerland

, who meet later on Saturday.

Gilberto Mora on the radar of European clubs

According to

TEAMtalk

,

Liverpool

have emerged as the frontrunners to sign highly rated Mexican prospect Gilberto Mora following his breakout performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Reds have reportedly opened talks as they look to position themselves ahead of the competition for the

17-year-old midfielder

.

While

Manchester United

continue to monitor Mora's development, the report states that the Red Devils are currently prioritizing other transfer targets. Meanwhile, both

Real Madrid and Barcelona

are also keeping a close eye on one of Mexico's brightest young talents.

Mora is under contract with

Club Tijuana until 2029

and will not be eligible to move to Europe until he turns 18 later this year, but his impressive World Cup displays have significantly increased interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs.

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