As the soccer fever has taken over the world, record-breaking performances are making headlines. One off-the-pitch story, however, has caught just as much attention, coming directly from Odysseus' onscreen son, Tom Holland. As per rumors, Haaland reportedly ignored a message from Marvel star Holland, leaving the actor feeling "humbled," but pleasantly so.

As is often the case on the internet, the rumors travel faster than the truth. But Tom Holland has stepped in himself, now, to air out any offences taken on his behalf, perhaps. 

Tom Holland recently appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote his upcoming film The Odyssey. Before discussing the movie, however, Fallon brought up Holland's now-viral story about being ignored by soccer star Erling Haaland. The Spider-Man actor confirmed that he had indeed texted Haaland, only to receive no reply. Rather than dwell on the awkward moment, Holland laughed it off and turned the embarrassing exchange into a lesson.

“That is exactly the type of humbling experience that is important for actors,” he said.

“You know, you're like. I'll text him, I'll take him to dinner. Not even a response, not an excuse not I'm busy, I'm playing football, nada,” he added. 

As Holland explained on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, both he and Haaland were in Monaco for the Formula 1 race. And after spotting the Norwegian striker, the actor decided to text him and invite him to dinner. Instead, he did not get any response. While Holland seemingly did not think much of it, the same could not be said for Haaland. 

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The Manchester City star has also shared the story publicly, and the entire incident stemmed from a hilarious misunderstanding rather than an intentional snub.

As it turns out, it was a misunderstanding between Soccer sensation Erling Haaland and Tom Holland. Haaland Later admitted that he felt embarrassed after realizing he had unintentionally ignored the Spider-Man actor's message. During an appearance on Norwegian interview show A Laget, the Manchester City striker admitted he initially had no idea who Holland was.

It was only after someone off-camera shouted, "Tom Holland, Spider-Man," that he realized the actor's identity.

"Yes, of course. This is a bit embarrassing, to be completely honest. We were in Monaco at the Formula 1, and then I got a message," he said.

He further explained that he rarely watches movies and ignored the message because it came from an unfamiliar person. He admitted he had completely forgotten about the invite. He added that he now plans to message Holland. All in all, there might still be hope that the two could meet sometime and finally get to join for a long-awaited dinner.

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