Haaland leads Viking Row celebration at Donnarumma's wedding

Erling Haaland stole the spotlight at the wedding of Manchester City teammate Gianluigi Donnarumma by leading guests in the viral "Viking Row" celebration, a moment that quickly spread across social media. Source: excelsiormx, mileniomx, lavanguardia, infobae

The wedding

Gianluigi Donnarumma married Alessia Elefante in Locorotondo, Italy, at the Church of San Giorgio Martire. The reception was held at the exclusive Pettolecchia La Residenza, a historic property in Savelletri. The event featured performances by Italian rapper Sfera Ebbasta and Puerto Rican singer Ozuna. Source: infobae The wedding drew numerous football figures, including Paolo Maldini, Sandro Tonali, and former Italy coach Roberto Mancini. Source: infobae, lavanguardia

The viral moment

Haaland, known for his exuberant personality, took the lead in recreating the "Viking Row" — a celebration that became iconic during Norway's World Cup campaign. Videos show him beating a drum while guests imitated rowing motions on the floor. The moment was captured and shared widely, becoming one of the most talked-about aspects of the wedding. Source: excelsiormx, mileniomx, lavanguardia

A summer of celebrations

This is not the first time Haaland has made headlines this summer; he recently celebrated his 26th birthday on a luxury yacht. Source: lavanguardia The wedding itself was estimated to have cost over €200,000, according to Corriere dello Sport cited by Infobae. Source: infobae