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Following Erling Haaland's standout performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Brazilian soccer star Vinicius Jr and actor Terry Crews have publicly invited the Norwegian striker to train with them in Rio de Janeiro. Vinicius Jr posted a photo on Instagram of himself and Crews working out at a gym in Rio, captioned 'We are waiting for you, @erling'. The post has garnered over four million likes. Haaland, who significantly grew his social media following during the World Cup, has not yet responded. The invitation highlights Haaland's rising global stardom, attracting interest from both fellow athletes and celebrities like Crews.
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Norwegian striker Erling Haaland took the world by storm during this summer's World Cup. The 26-year-old soccer star grew his social media accounts significantly, gaining tens of millions of new followers from across the globe.
Now that the World Cup has concluded, many eyes will be on his social media activity as he enjoys his summer break before returning to Manchester City.
Haaland shone on the pitch during the tournament, but it is his personality that has truly captured attention off the field. It seems everyone wants to connect with Haaland — including fellow soccer players and celebrities.
Just one week after the World Cup ended, Brazil's Vinicius Jr and actor Terry Crews sent Haaland a message via Instagram.
Vinicius Jr and Terry Crews Extend Gym Invite to Erling Haaland
Global music star Travis Scott met Haaland during the World Cup as the striker's fame continued to grow in the United States. Next up could be a meeting with Crews, who — alongside Vinicius Jr — has invited Haaland to train with him in the gym.
Taking to Instagram, Vinicius Jr shared an image of himself and Crews working out in a gym, tagged in Rio de Janeiro. The Brazilian captioned the post:
"We are waiting for you, @erling."
The post has already amassed four million likes, with Haaland seemingly yet to respond.
Having performed at such a high level on the field and won the hearts of fans away from it, Haaland has propelled himself into another level of stardom this summer. New opportunities will likely open up for the striker as a result of his exploits, with figures as famous as Crews keen to meet him.
This article first appeared on HITC and was syndicated with permission.
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Vinicius Jr and Terry Crews Invite Erling Haaland to Train in Brazil