Erling Haaland Finally Pays Attention To The Odyssey Star Tom Holland. Here’s What He Said!
The story started when Tom Holland saw Erling Haaland at the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix in June.
Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland has gone viral many times for his funny personality and amazing football skills. His fans love him all over the world, and it seems even Hollywood actors are joining the fan club. Tom Holland, the star known for playing in The Odyssey, admitted that he once reached out to the footballer. The actor sent a message but received no reply for some time. Now, good news has come as Haaland has finally responded. Read on to know!
What Did Erling Haaland Say To Tom Holland?
The story started when Tom Holland saw Haaland at the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix in June. The actor decided to send a friendly message inviting the footballer for dinner. Days passed with no answer. Holland later shared the funny story on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. He called the silence a humbling moment because he got nothing back at all.
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Haaland later explained his side in another interview. The Manchester City star said he does not watch many movies and did not recognise Tom Holland at first. Because of his unfamiliarity with the actor, he did not reply to the message right away. He admitted feeling a bit embarrassed once he learned who had contacted him.
Everything changed after Haaland watched the clip from the talk show. He quickly went to The Tonight Show’s Instagram page and left a comment. In the message, he accepted the dinner invitation, even though it was late. He asked Tom Holland to pick a place and added a playful emoji.
Fans are loving this light-hearted exchange between the two stars. On another note, football fans are also excited as the FIFA World Cup is set to begin on July 19. Spain and Argentina will face each other in one of the important matches.
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First Published: July 16, 2026 11:49 AM
