Erling Haaland and Michael Jordan crossed paths during their respective summer voyages in the Mediterranean, producing a viral photo taken in the South of France.
Haaland posted the image on X with the caption “No caption needed.” The picture shows Jordan, 63, in a white T-shirt, khaki shorts and a baseball hat, smiling broadly, while the 26-year-old Haaland grins with his arm around Jordan’s shoulder.
Despite Haaland standing 6ft 5in and typically being among the tallest people in any room, Jordan appeared a couple of inches taller in the shot. Jordan has been listed at 6ft 6in since 1981.
“Erling you look like a minion next to Jordan,” read one comment on X. Another fan wrote: “I love how athletes could look so tall in their own sport until they stand next to basketball players.”
Many reactions focused on Jordan’s visible delight. “I’ve never seen Jordan smile like this,” one fan wrote. “Everyone loves Haaland.”
Jordan and his wife Yvette are known for their annual Mediterranean summers aboard a yacht estimated to be worth $115 million. Their travels often include the likes of David and Victoria Beckham, Magic Johnson and Samuel L. Jackson.
Haaland has been on an extended break after leading Norway to the quarterfinals of the World Cup. Earlier in his holiday, he attended Manchester City teammate Gianluigi Donnarumma’s wedding in Southern Italy with partner Isabel Haugseng Johansen. He was later filmed leading guests in Norway’s iconic rowing celebration from the tournament.
Haaland turned 26 in Sardinia, where he was pictured wearing a Viking helmet and posted on Instagram: “26 years. Nice.”
His break is nearly over. He is expected to rejoin Manchester City before the Community Shield match against Arsenal on August 16 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
