Erling Haaland accepts dinner invitation from Spider-Man actor Tom Holland

Manchester City star Erling Haaland has finally accepted a dinner invitation from actor Tom Holland, the famous face behind Spider-Man. The unusual social media exchange gained traction after Holland recounted his initial attempt to connect with the footballer on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."

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I thought I'd try it, so I sent him a message.

Holland revealed he messaged Haaland after spotting him in a hospitality suite at the Monaco Grand Prix. "I thought I'd try it, so I sent him a message," Holland told Fallon. He admitted, however, that he never received a reply, not even an excuse or a simple acknowledgment. "He never responded. Not an excuse, not a 'I'm busy tonight, I have a game.' Nothing."

When Fallon inquired if the invitation was still open, Holland humorously referenced England's victory over Norway in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals. "I don't think he wants to have dinner with me after what happened the other day," he quipped. Despite the playful jab, Holland's story went viral, prompting a response from Haaland himself.

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He never responded. Not an excuse, not a ‘I'm busy tonight, I have a game.’ Nothing.

Haaland took to Instagram via The Tonight Show's account to accept the offer. "I accept the dinner invitation, @tomholland2013. A bit late... Just tell me where!" he wrote. This public acceptance has sparked excitement among fans of both celebrities, eager to see the outcome of this unexpected dinner date.

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I don't think he wants to have dinner with me after what happened the other day.

Previously, Haaland had shared his side of the story on a Norwegian program, admitting embarrassment. "This is a bit embarrassing, to be completely honest," he said. "We were at Formula 1, in Monaco, and I received a message. I don't watch many movies, so I don't know who many of these people are." He explained that he didn't reply because he didn't know the sender, stating, "Someone asked me if I wanted to go out to dinner, but since I didn't know him, I didn't even answer. I didn't want to reply to a stranger."

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I accept the dinner invitation, @tomholland2013. A bit late… ¡Solo dime dónde!