New Delhi: Manchester City striker Erling Haaland stole the show from his teammate Gianluigi Donnarumma‘s wedding celebrations in Italy with leading guests on the famous Viking line, a tradition that coincided with Norway’s unforgettable World Cup campaign.A video released by Sky Italia on Saturday showed Haaland playing the drums while encouraging the visitors to play loudly and sing “Ro”, reviving the celebration that spread throughout the tournament.The video quickly went viral on social media, delighting fans who embraced the Viking line during Norway’s impressive run to the World Cup final.
World Cup traditions return for a star-studded wedding
The Viking line gained international popularity at the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, when the Norwegian supporters introduced a series of songs and paddles on the pitches.
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The Norwegian team, led by star striker Haaland, soon took over the event after the victory, turning it into one of the sports’ celebrations.SEE:Although Norway’s campaign ended in the quarter-finals, the song remains one of the tournament’s most enduring images. Haaland’s decision to revive Donnarumma’s wedding ensured that the celebration continues with football fans long after the World Cup.The Manchester City star looked delighted at the moment, singing and drumming as his fellow guests quickly joined in.
Footballers gather for Donnarumma’s big day
Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma married his ex-girlfriend, Alessia Elefante, in a high-profile ceremony held in Fasano, southern Italy.The couple, who met in 2016 in their hometown of Castellammare di Stabia near Naples, share a son, Leo, born in 2024. They announced their engagement earlier this year with an Instagram post that read, “Long-term contract signed.”A number of football celebrities attended the celebrations, including Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, Haaland, Sandro Tonali, Paolo Maldini and Nicolò Barella.Haaland attended the event with his girlfriend, Isabel Haugseng Johansen, after spending the World Cup break in Italy.The Norwegian striker remains one of the tournament’s best performers, helping Norway reach the last eight and attracting millions of new followers on social media at the tournament.Donnarumma, meanwhile, celebrated his first season with Manchester City after joining from Paris Saint-Germain last summer. The Italian goalkeeper enjoyed an excellent campaign, helping City lift the FA Cup and League Cup.