NBA legend Michael Jordan added a touch of star power to the UEFA Champions League matchday 1 on Thursday.
This was the first-ever European club game the former basketball superstar was spotted attending.
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Monaco, a city used to hosting the world’s rich & famous, witnessed how Michael Jordan and his wife, Yvette Prieto, enjoyed the thrilling game at Stade Louis II on Thursday, where the hosts secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Barcelona.
The match marked Monaco’s return to the Champions League, and they did not disappoint their fans.
Jordan, dressed casually in a black T-shirt, matching Air Jordan cap, and khaki pants, was seen soaking in the electric atmosphere alongside his wife.
The former Chicago Bulls star has long been an admirer of the Mediterranean lifestyle, frequently vacationing in Monaco and Saint-Tropez.
His presence at a Champions League game added to the excitement of an already star-studded event.
Barcelona was reduced to ten men after Eric Garca’s early red card in the 11th minute, leaving them vulnerable.
Monaco quickly capitalized on the man advantage when Maghnes Akliouche broke the deadlock, cutting inside from the right and unleashing a precise strike from the edge of the box.
However, Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal responded swiftly, equalizing in the 28th minute with a beautifully placed left-footed shot, becoming the second-youngest scorer in Champions League history at 17 years and 68 days.
The balance tipped back in Monaco’s favor in the second half.
George Ilenikhena, coming off the bench, latched onto a long ball from Vanderson, calmly slotting past Marc-Andr ter Stegen in the 71st minute to restore Monaco’s lead.
The home side held on for the victory, bringing an end to Barcelona’s flawless start to the season under new coach Hansi Flick, who had previously led his side to five consecutive LaLiga victories.
Jordan’s Chicago estate sale makes headlines
Beyond his appearance at the football match, Jordan has been making headlines for other reasons.
Earlier this week, it was reported that the NBA legend has finally secured a buyer for his long-listed estate in Highland Park, Illinois.
The massive 56,000-square-foot mansion, which features nine bedrooms, 19 bathrooms, an indoor gym, a basketball court, and even a cigar room, was last priced at just under $15 million, a significant reduction from its original $29 million listing back in 2012.
The estate sale marks the end of a lengthy attempt to sell the property, which Jordan had owned since the 1990s.
