Erling Haaland leads Viking Row at Gianluigi Donnarumma's Italian wedding

Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, a Manchester City forward, became the centre of attention at the wedding of Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and his partner Alessia Elefante. The ceremony was held in the town of Locorotondo in the Apulia region of southern Italy. During the reception Haaland took a drum, set the rhythm and led guests in the “Viking Row” – a synchronized rowing‑style dance popularised by Norway’s fans during the 2026 World Cup. Dozens of formally dressed attendees sat on the floor and mimicked the rowing motion, creating a viral video that spread across social‑media platforms in multiple languages. The event was attended by several football personalities, including Sandro Tonali, Nicolò Barella and former star Paolo Maldini. The clip quickly amassed millions of views, reinforcing Haaland’s reputation for lively off‑field moments and highlighting the cultural crossover of football celebrations into personal occasions.

The “Viking Row” performance has been discussed in outlets from Italy and Argentina to France and Japan, underscoring the global interest in the spectacle that linked a sporting celebration to a private wedding.