Michael Jordan, the Champions League's newest fan: What match did His Royal Airness decide to attend?

The NBA legend was seen at a VIP box at Louis II Stadium Leer

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legend added a touch of star power to the matchday 1 on Thursday. This was the first-ever the former basketball superstar was spotted attending. MJ brings good luck to Monaco in UCL return , a city used to hosting the world's rich & famous, witnessed how and his wife, , enjoyed the thrilling game at on Thursday, where the hosts secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over .

The match marked return to the , and they did not disappoint their fans. , dressed casually in a black T-shirt, matching cap, and khaki pants, was seen soaking in the electric atmosphere alongside his wife. The former star has long been an admirer of the Mediterranean lifestyle, frequently vacationing in and .



His presence at a game added to the excitement of an already star-studded event. was reduced to ten men after early red card in the 11th minute, leaving them vulnerable. quickly capitalized on the man advantage when broke the deadlock, cutting inside from the right and unleashing a precise strike from the edge of the box.

However, teenage sensation responded swiftly, equalizing in the 28th minute with a beautifully placed left-footed shot, becoming the second-youngest scorer in history at 17 years and 68 days. The balance tipped back in favor in the second half. , coming off the bench, latched onto a long ball from , calmly slotting past in the 71st minute to restore lead.

The home side held on for the victory, bringing an end to flawless start to the season under new coach , who had previously led his side to five consecutive victories. Jordan's Chicago estate sale makes headlines Beyond his appearance at the football match, has been making headlines for other reasons. Earlier this week, it was reported that the 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 , a significant reduction from its original listing back in 2012. The estate sale marks the end of a lengthy attempt to sell the property, which had owned since the 1990s..