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Magic Mike star stuns as Erling Haaland twin
26 Jun
Summary
- Channing Tatum dressed as Erling Haaland at Norway game.
- Tatum appeared in Nike ads as Haaland's stunt double.
- Norway lost to France 4-1 despite Tatum's presence.
Channing Tatum recently embodied Manchester City forward Erling Haaland at a World Cup fixture, drawing attention from fans and media alike. The "Magic Mike" star was seen sporting a blond wig and Norway's national football kit during the match against France. Tatum was part of a contingent of fans dressed as the popular Norwegian striker, offering support to the team.
The game, held at Boston Stadium, saw Norway ultimately fall to a 4-1 defeat against France. This result placed the Scandinavian nation second in their group. Tatum's appearance as Haaland is notable, stemming from his participation in a series of Nike advertisements.
In these Nike campaigns, Tatum served as a stunt double for the footballer. One notable ad featured both Tatum and Haaland in Norwegian kits, meditating before levitating. Another Nike Football video showed Tatum responding to being named "match winner" with a quote attributed to Haaland: "I don't really like to think about what I've won. I like to think about what I'm going to win."
Tatum is a well-known Hollywood actor, recognized for his roles in films such as "21 Jump Street," "Step Up," and "She's The Man," as well as the "Magic Mike" franchise.
