Germany was a proud nation in 2014 after their phenomenal win at the FIFA World Cup. It is no surprise, therefore, that their fans were all smiles during their time in Brazil, where they watched their country put on a spectacular performance.

It seems that there can be more to the World Cup than just winning a trophy, and this Belgium fan has proven to be the perfect example. Axelle Despiegelare watched as her team was knocked out of the competition when they lost against Argentina, but L’Oreal came calling after this photo went viral. While Belgium came out with nothing from the game, the beauty brand offered the blonde bombshell a contract with their label after she caught their attention from the Brazilian stands.

They may have just missed out on lifting the winning trophy when they were knocked out in the quarter-finals of the 2014 World Cup, but Costa Rica fans were there to lend their support regardless of the outcome. After all, this was the first time Costa Rica had made it so far in the lucrative tournament, so it was an achievement nonetheless for the Central American squad. With fans as beautiful as this lady, the players were sure going to give their best to try and impress.

What is better than dressing up for an event? Having friends that will dress up with you, of course. Making themselves known were these three South Korean ladies who went for the red and white theme, devil horns, and World Cup merchandise. While we hope everyone was playing nice rather than naughty, these red devils were surrounded by cheering fans, and they themselves looked to be enjoying their day out. South Korea may not have won the trophy, but they would have been pleased with their fans’ support.

She may have come to watch her team play some soccer, but other fans had other ideas. While Messi was busy showing off his talented skills and proving why he is the best player in the world, it seems that there was more interest in this female fan. She seemed to be all for it though, so why not? At this World Cup match, all eyes were on the blonde bombshell, and perhaps a good thing too because Argentina failed to live up to expectation in the previous tournament.

What better way to show support for Australia than bringing an inflatable kangaroo with you to the stadium? Nothing really, in our opinion. This is exactly what this dedicated fan did prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Chile and Australia. With the extra soccer shirts, hats, scarves, and wigs donned in the Australian team’s colors, these two rocked up to the Arena Pantanal in Brazil ready to show support for their country. We can’t imagine that any other team’s fans came with a kangaroo in tow.

In 1998, France won its first and only World Cup title when they beat Brazil 3-0 on home turf. Such an achievement has not happened again, but they have also been runners-up and third place in previous years. Meanwhile, the country has suffered some serious defeats during its World Cup appearances, so fans are not always sure as to what to expect from their team. Nevertheless, the French supporters are sure to come and cheer their country on from the stands, with some in fancy dress.

The United Kingdom is known for their love for football, so of course, there are going to be plenty of English supporters making their way to the World Cup. While the England team ironically does not have the best reputation, and fans are not expecting much from their home players, the love for the sport is what matters most to these fans. They will still be loud and proud of their British roots and their unity as a nation when it comes to supporting soccer.

When Cristiano Ronaldo is playing for your home team, you are sure going to want to catch sight of one of the best players in the world. It is no surprise, therefore, that the Portuguese fans come to lend their support, in the hope that Ronaldo will prove why he is the best. Proudly sporting the red and green colors from their Portuguese flag, these gorgeous girls showed that the country produces more than just talented and good-looking soccer megastars.

If you’re going to support your country as best as you can, you are surely going to dress up as one of your country’s favorite delicacies – right? Well, it seems that this is exactly what these guys thought of doing when they posed before the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group C match between Colombia and Greece dressed as Greek yogurts. We doubt many others at the Estadio Mineriao stadium had come dressed looking the same, so they could easily spot one another in the big crowds.

If we did not know any better, we would guess that these two girls are sisters. Perhaps Spanish girls have a particular look, but the similarity of long, brown locks and aviator specs are surely catching the eyes of the cameraman. Of course, the red soccer shirt is a must when watching the Spanish national team play, and we are sure that there were many more ladies with a similar look cheering on their soccer players. With David de Gea as their No.1, we’re sure Spain’s fans are excited this year.

How else does one support Canada besides dressing head to toe in red and white? These girls proved they were every inch the super fans for their North American team, and showed they were there for one reason only – to support their home country. The smiles on their faces prove that regardless of the outcome, lending their support in the World Cup stadium was of utmost importance. That is exactly the kind of support every soccer team needs to give them that extra boost on the pitch.

Soccer is known to bring countries together; it is a sport where fans come together to show the love and support of their home nation, and all focus is on the game. This Iranian lady has proven her love for her home country, sporting the colors of their flag and offering a heart to the cameraman. Should the final results not go as fans had hoped, then at least there are pretty fans in the stands to focus your attention on.

South Americans have a reputation for producing talented soccer players, who make being a fan of the sport that ever bit more easier. While Paraguay is not to the same standard as Brazil and Argentina, that is not to say their fans won’t be as loving and supportive as their Latin American counterparts. Sadly, we won’t be seeing Paraguay fans this year in Russia as they were unable to qualify for the tournament, but that is not to say that none will be watching anyhow.

The Japanese team will be making their way to Russia this year to once again represent their country in hopes of bringing home the winning trophy. While it may take Japanese fans nearly 10 hours to travel to Moscow, they will undoubtedly be turning up in their red and white colors to offer their support to the soccer team. With Japan being one of the most successful soccer teams in Asia, they will once again be hoping to prove exactly why.

South American girls have a reputation for being some of the prettiest in the world, and we can see why. Their warming and bright smiles are enough to catch anyone’s attention, and will undoubtedly be found in the stands of the soccer World Cup. After all, South America also has a reputation for having some of the best soccer players, so their fans will be all smiles watching their home countries take to the pitch during the competition. Ecuador’s best World Cup performance was in 2006.

Italians are known to express their love for many things. Their passion and excitement make them a romantic nation, so it is no surprise their soccer fans will be lending their love and support during the World Cup competition. While ‘Italian Stallions’ are easy to spot out in the middle of a crowd, Italian ladies’ poise and elegance are like no other. Italy is also one of the most successful national teams in the history of the World Cup after winning four titles, the most recent in 2006.

Trust the Dutch to really stand out in the crowd when they all turn up to any soccer tournament sporting the bright orange color of their team. While many even go all out with a neon colored wig, dressing head to toe in their national color, there are also the blonde beauties who prove why the Netherlands has a reputation for producing some very gorgeous girls. Fortunately, their country can also produce some good soccer skills, so they are always in for a good time when showing their support.

When South Africa hosted the World Cup in 2010, they proved exactly why they were the perfect country to be given the honor. You would have heard the vuvuzelas loud and proud during most games, and their fans joined in true South African style. With their bright colors, warm smiles, and energetic vibes, they played host in the best possible way. The South African Football Association have now confirmed they will be making a bid for 2026 World Cup to be held in their country once again.

Visiting Croatia, you are likely to see beautiful views, experience great weather, and see some beautiful locals. It helps that they have a soccer team that qualifies for the World Cup because the locals then come out in the thousands in the hope their country will bring home the winning trophy. This year, Croatia will start the tournament by going head to head with Nigeria, and we’re sure that their beautiful fans will be there, like every year, to show their support.

Sweden is known for their blonde-haired, blue-eyed beauties, and noticing a Swede is quite an easy task. Their soccer team colors also help them stand out from their crowd, as their bright yellow and blue shirts are sure to catch the eye of any passerby. When thousands of Swedish fans stand together, meanwhile, they are sure to be the brightest group in the stadium, so there is no missing them. This Scandinavian country will be competing against its European neighbors in the hope of taking the No.1 spot.

They are set to play host in just a matter of days, and Russia is undoubtedly going to prove that their country is the place to be this summer. In previous years, the Russian fans have traveled far and wide to support their country in the World Cup, and nothing shows off their love more than a hat stating ‘Russia is my life.’ Russia will be hopeful that their team can win the entire tournament on home turf this year, making it an even more exciting time for the country.

Mexicans know how to represent their country, and they certainly did during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. This female supporter hopped down south to Mexico’s fellow South American Country to support her team and made sure she was the most decked out fan in the crowd. With that giant sombrero that says “Viva Mexico,” which is a cry that fans shout which means “long live Mexico,” there’s no doubt that she had a lot of pride for her country and team.

They reached third place at the World Cup in 1962, but Chile has failed to ever lift the winning trophy at the end of the tournament. Nevertheless, their fans have continued to support their home country in the hopes that each World Cup they will secure that winning spot. Just like their South American counterparts, Chilean fans are sure to bring the fire and energy to the soccer stands, providing a great atmosphere if all else fails with the actual soccer!

If you’re not going to go all out with your dressing up then why bother at all? Must have been exactly what was going through these three fans’ minds when they were getting ready to cheer on Ghana in the World Cup. While many fans come to the stadiums sporting the colors of their nation, these fans went all out painting themselves head to toe in the colors of Ghana. As they say, “Go Hard or Go Home,” and we can see which way these fans chose to go.

With cameras on every angle of the World Cup tournament, you are going to want to make sure you are camera ready. These girls caught sight of the camera zooming in on them, and they were sure to show their love and smiles back. While Bosnia and Herzegovina are not likely winners in the World Cup, it has not stopped fans from turning up to the stands dressed head to toe in Bosnia and Herzegovina merchandise, and we are sure to see them once again in Moscow.

The Brazilian fans turned out in thousands when the tournament was brought to their home country for its last ocurence in 2014, but their heartbreaking 7-1 loss against Germany sadly saw them out of the competition in the semi-finals. Nevertheless, the fans proved they were dedicated to showing support for their home country, and the girls are known to be some of the prettiest fans in the world. This lady proved so when she was spotted in the crowd on July 8, 2014.

This Colombian fan was probably not expecting to go viral on the internet when she went to support her home country, but she is now considered one of the most beautiful fans to have attended the 2014 World Cup. The Colombian beauty came out in full force when she sported the colors of her home country, painted their flag on her cheek, and held a flag over her head for good measure. It seems all her effort was all worth it since she certainly caught the eye of onlookers.

The United States may not be known for their outstanding performances on the soccer pitch, but that doesn’t mean that Americans won’t fully support their team when they’re in a soccer tournament. Painted in the colors of red, white, and blue, with the United States flag held high with pride, the American fans proved they were up there with the best. After all, they knew the odds were not in their favor to win, so they were going to enjoy themselves as best they could.

The guys in the background may have decided to just wear everything blue and white on the day they were going to support Honduras in the World Cup, but this lovely lady just brought her beauty. While, of course, she was wearing the Honduras soccer shirt, she brought the glam alongside all the fancy dress. Perhaps the guys behind her were disappointed that not all the fans had face paint on, but we can’t really blame her for choosing to come au-natural.

Michael Jordan, the well-known basketball superstar, is, as of today, among the most popular, successful, and wealthy athletes. This title spans across college, professional sports, and Olympic history. Let’s have a look at his life and how he became so successful.

Known simply as Michael Jordan, Michael Jeffrey Jordan in full was born on February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York, U.S. He is widely considered to be the greatest professional basketball player in the history of the game. He is one of five children of James and Deloris, born in Brooklyn, New York. The family moved to Wilmington, North Carolina, while Michael was still very young. His father obtained a job at General Electric plant as a supervisor while his mother was working in the banking field.

Michael grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina, and attended the University of North Carolina in 1981 at Chapel Hill. He won playing against Georgetown in 1982 as a freshman in the national championship game. As a result, he was named both the sophomore and junior years’ College Player of the Year. Later, he had his first pro draft by the Chicago Bulls in 1984. His first season was during 1984-1985 as a professional basketball player.

At the time that Michael came to the Chicago Bulls, they were a losing team. They only managed to gather about six to seven thousand fans at their home games. Jordan turned the odds while leading the league quickly. Michael was awarded Rookie of the Year in 1985. He missed most of the upcoming season thanks to a broken foot. But after returning to the NBA, Michael managed to lead scoring in seven seasons with an average of 33 points every game.

During his whole career, the number 23 on his shirts became iconic in such a way that athletes nowadays are battling for this number, no matter the sport. This number is a synonym for “His Airness”, a nickname Michael Jordan has. However, during a game in 1990, he was forced into wearing a nameless jersey with #12 on it. He lost his #23 jersey during a game against Orlando Magic when someone stole it, but this didn’t stop him from scoring 49 points.

Michael Jordan is one of the most marketed sports figures. He worked in collaboration with well-known brands such as Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, Gatorade, Nike, and many others. Gatorade was his longest relationship marketing-wise, the star appearing in more than 20 commercials since 1991. Nike is also a long-time partner, well known for creating his signature brand, Air Jordan, in 1984. He became associated with the name over the years resulting in significant revenue for the athlete.

This was only the start. He was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player (or MVP) five times, in 1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, and 1998. He is also the only player to score 3,000 points during one season after Wilt Chamberlain. During all this time, Michael worked hard and focused on improving his overall basketball capabilities, and took full advantage of his skills and talent. This represented the foundation of his successful career in basketball.

In 1993, he administered a shock to the NBA world, following a hard playoff against the New York Knicks. His team, the Chicago Bulls, played against the Phoenix Suns for the NBA Championship. He was once again named the MVP, resulting in Chicago Bulls winning a third straight title. The summer came with horrific news for the players, as a robbery attempt turned into a murder, resulting in the death of his father, James. Stricken with grief, along with media reports for a gambling addiction, Michael Jordan, the young NBA player, announced his retirement from NBA and overall basketball in October the same year.

With three NBA titles straight, three MVP awards, the same number of MVP titles in playoffs, and no more than seven consecutive titles for scoring and also a member of the All-Star team every year while in the league, the news shocked everyone. In nine seasons, Michael Jordan became the all-time leading scorer for the Chicago Bulls. He is a nine-time NBA All-Defensive First team from 1988 to 1993 and 1996 to 1998 and a two-time IBM Award Winner, in 1985 and 1989. These are only a few titles for the athlete.

In 1993, during the Chicago Bulls playoff, Michael Jordan was spotted gambling in New Jersey. He claimed to lose $57,000 the night before the game between the Chicago Bulls against New York Knicks. In 1993, Richard Esquinas wrote a book claiming to have won $1.25 million from the golf course owned by Jordan. Jordan later discussed gambling in 2005 with Ed Bradley during 60 Minutes, admitting to reckless choices, and stating that impulsive behavior and other external factors almost jeopardized his career.

He returned to the baseball scene after a seventeen-month break from sports. In 1994 – 1995, Michael played for the Birmingham Barons, a minor and small league for baseball in Chicago White Sox. The experiment only proved that his love for basketball was bigger than everything. The rest allowed him to regain popularity as a basketball player. He decided to quit baseball in March 1995 due to the Major League Baseball strike, trying to avoid becoming a potential replacement.

When Michael officially came back to Chicago Bulls in the ‘94-’95 regular season, many fans wondered if he could do it again and manage to keep up. While still being a good player, it was very obvious that the time off made him become a little rusty. In a game against Orlando Magic, the Chicago Bulls team lost in the playoffs. Michael Jordan played basketball during breaks from filming the live cartoon movie and after a whole summer, he came back to the scene with determination to claim his spotlight as the MVP.

The NBA athlete also starred in a couple of movies and TV shows, starting in 1991 up until 2020. He is known for his performance in Space Jam from 1996. Year 3000 is also a movie released in 2018 where he can be seen performing. In total, there are 7 biographical movies about Michael Jordan released by different media companies, the most recent one being The Last Dance released in 2020.

The ‘95-’96 Bulls finished the regular seasons with 72-10, which meant an NBA record for the most wins in a single season, allowing Jordan to win the scoring title with number 8 to his name. He became number 10 on the NBA leader board for scoring 25,000 points, being the second to reach that mark after Chamberlain. With this comeback, Chicago Bulls went for their fourth NBA championship win, managing to overpower the Seattle Supersonics in a total of six games.

In 1999, Michael Jordan decided to retire for a second time, meaning an end to his career but still on a high note following an official end of the labor dispute among NBA team owners and players. Considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time by many, his official retirement meant the end of an NBA era. Starting the new decade in 2000, Michael Jordan became the president and part-owner of the Washington Wizards, a basketball operation. This made him one of the three African American owners in the NBA.

In 1999, director Alan Metzger released a new TV Show called Michael Jordan: An American Hero. It follows Michael Jordan’s story starting from a little child and up to his career in the NBA. It shows the man behind the legend. The cast included Debbie Allen, Ernie Hudson, and Robin Givens. This marks yet another milestone in Michael Jordan’s life. It shows appreciation for him as an athlete, but also as a person.

In 2001, after many rumors, Michael officially announced the end of his retirement plan and joined the Wizards team at 38 years old. He announced playing again shortly after the 9/11 attack. He also decided to donate his salary from the first year to relief efforts. This added up to more than a million dollars regarding the incident. It provided the much-needed positivity and charity that was undoubtedly needed.

In 2001, during a news conference regarding his comeback, he stated that his age might not be on his side. But his mindset and physique were on his side. He stated that he feels like playing the game at the highest levels, not letting the fans and team down. With only 19 games won by the Wizards, Michael Jordan helped.

While being voted for his 13th All-Star Game, Jordan rocketed the Wizards into the playoffs until a knee injury occurred. This led to him missing the last half of the season. Another distraction was by his wife, Juanita, who filed for divorce in January 2002. One month later, the divorce was canceled, and Jordan announced one more season alongside the Wizards.

After retiring officially again for the third time following a dispute between him and owner of Wizards, Abe Pollin, Michael Jordan was fired on May 7, 2003, from his position as Wizards team president of basketball operations. He felt betrayed and stated that if he had known, he would never have accepted to play alongside the Wizards. He kept himself busy with different businesses and charity events he previously started and continued over the years to come.

Michael kept himself busy during the next few years. He kept his physique playing golf in tournaments alongside celebrities. He also spent time in Chicago with his family. It was at this time he started promoting his clothing brand, Michael Jordan, and started riding motorcycles. Since 2004, Michael Jordan Motorsports has been owned by him. It is a professional course for motorcycle racing, competing with the brand Suzuki in the Premier Superbike Championship. It was sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (or AMA) until the end of the season of 2013.

Michael Jordan also authored or co-authored in several books, most of them about his professional NBA career and overall life. The first one, released in 1993 with Mark Vancil and Walter Iooss, was called Rare Air. Another book followed the next year, authored by Mark Vancil and Sandro Miller. Several other books were published between 1998 and 2014 regarding basketball, sports life, and Jordan’s general world view.

Despite his fame and public coverage, the athlete always lived a private life as much as he could. His first marriage started in 1989 with Juanita Vanoy, and they had three children together. In 2006, their divorce was the largest celebrity divorce resulting in Vanoy receiving $168 million in the divorce settlement. At the time, this was the biggest settlement ever awarded.

Jordan bought a stake in the Charlotte Bobcats on June 15, 2006, making him the second-largest shareholder in the team, after Robert L. Johnson, the majority owner. The deal gave him full control of the basketball operations, giving him the title “Managing Member of the Basketball operations”. With previous success regarding endorsement, he was included in the marketing campaigns of Charlotte without effort. Ten years earlier, a bid was made for him to become a part-owner of the NBA original team, but the deal was off. George Shinn, the owner, refused to give Michael Jordan full control over the basketball operations.

The NBA star is also into the automotive business, being co-owner of a company bearing his name. The company owns a dealership in Durham, North Carolina, for Nissan, which was bought in 1990, and a former dealership for Lincoln-Mercury. This was kept open from 1995 to 2009. Another business interest of Jordan’s is represented by the restaurant industry, including a couple of high-end restaurants in America. Among them, the most popular one is a steakhouse in New York City located in Grand Central Terminal.

His clothing brand, Air Jordan, produced sneakers exclusively for Michael Jordan in early 1984, later being released to the public. The shoes were designed by Peter Moore for Nike alongside Tinker Hatfield and Bruce Kilgore. Since then, the Air Jordan line went through many controversies, being associated with riots, assaults, murders, and robberies. Nike also claims that the company doesn’t own any business where the clothing is manufactured; they only design and market the products, dictating terms, and standards regarding the quality of the product.

February 2010 marked the moment when Jordan was seeking a majority in ownership of the Bobcats team, later known as the Hornets, the change being made in 2014. As February passed, it was apparent the fact that Jordan and the ex-president of Houston Rockets, George Postolos, were the leading fighters battling over ownership of the team. On February 27th an announcement was made that Jordan was officially placed alongside MJ Basketball Holdings as an official buyer to the NBA team, waiting for approval. Jordan’s purchase was approved unanimously by the NBA Board of Governors on March 17, turning him into the first ex-player to own the majority of the NBA team and also the league’s one and only African-American owner of the majority.

Michael Jordan was ranked by Forbes magazine in June 2010, the 20th most powerful star in the world. His fortune of $55 million was collected in a full year between June 2009 and June 2010, according to the magazine. The Michael Jordan brand generated over $1 billion when it came to sales for Nike. This resulted in him becoming the first NBA player to achieve $1 billion net fortune in June 2014, after increasing the stakes from 80% to 89.5% in Charlotte Hornets.

Starting in 2001 and going all the way to 2014, Michael Jordan held an annual golf tournament raising money for multiple charities. The Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational tournament managed to raise millions of dollars over the years. The Make-A-Wish Foundation named Michael Jordan in 2008 it’s Chief Wish Ambassador. He offered his 200th wish for the foundation five years later and also raised more than five million dollars for the foundation.

Forbes also gave Michael Jordan the title of the highest earnings in his career as an athlete in 2017. Thanks to his brand income and endorsements, he received an estimated income of $110 million, and it is the highest income for a retired athlete. As of April 2020, he is estimated to be worth $2.1 billion by Forbes, making him also the fourth richest African American, coming in after Robert Smith, David Steward, and Oprah.

Jeffrey Jordan joined the Illinois basketball team in 2007. His father offered the support needed in following his basketball career. He played for the university team for three seasons then tried again with the University of Southern Florida, after which he retired indefinitely from the game. He later joined a management position for Nike. Jordan’s younger son, Marcus, played for the UCF Knights for three seasons before deciding to open a dedicated basketball clothing store in Florida.

Jordan proposed to his next girlfriend, Yvette Prieto in 2011. On April 27, 2013, Michael Jordan married the Cuban model, who was only 35 at the time, in Palm Beach, Florida. Among the participants at the wedding, Spike Lee, Tiger Woods, and Patrick Ewing were present. One year later, Yvette gave birth to a pair of twins, Victoria and Ysabel. As of 2020, Michael and Yvette are still married.

First love always remains with us. Although he is in his late 50s, Michael Jordan still works out. In 2013, he said he wants to reach his playing weight of 218 pounds. Today, his management status is unknown. You can still see him jogging and working out. What a great example to follow!

On November 22, 2016, the NBA star was awarded with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This shows that Michael Jordan accomplished almost everything there is to accomplish and can win any title. Jordan sat behind the president while he was telling stories about how Michael Jordan almost cut a toe-off when he was 5 years old. This proves that MJ is more than just a businessman and athlete. He is also a caring person and a friend you can joke around with.

Michael Jordan is named one of the 50 greatest NBA players in history, and this was clear even from his first play in the NBA. He received a standing ovation in his first game in Madison Square Garden with a duration of almost one minute. This came as a shock for many people since he was playing for the opposing team, the New York Knicks. Larry Bid even claimed that God was disguised as Michael Jordan after scoring 63 points against the Celtics.

Michael enjoyed a total of 15 seasons playing in the NBA and was consistent even after returning from his retirements. He holds the world record for regular seasons scoring a mammoth score of 30.12 PPG and also the playoff record with an amazing score of 33.45 PPG. This came as a shock for many people since he was playing for the opposing team, the New York Knicks. Larry Bid even claimed that God was disguised as Michael Jordan after scoring 63 points against the Celtics.

Besides the titles of being the greatest basketball player and athlete overall, “His Airness” also has a love for business. You can see this in his income from his multiple businesses, he became the first athlete to be a billionaire. This came as a shock for many people since he was playing for the opposing team, the New York Knicks. Larry Bid even claimed that God was disguised as Michael Jordan after scoring 63 points against the Celtics.

Michael Jordan has a big heart with any charitable opportunities. He proved this many times over the years. His most recent donations were on September 18, 2018, and September 10, 2019. These were for the Hurricane Florence relief efforts and Hurricane Dorian relief efforts that hit the Bahamas. The donations combined sum up to $3 million. The Basketball Hall of Fame owns several properties in the Bahamas. So this might have had an impact on his choices.

In 2019, the six-time NBA champion unveiled one of the two medical clinics founded by him in North Carolina. The facility offers care to residents of Charlotte with little or no health insurance available. It was strategically placed in the neighborhood that requires more medical care. As such, it is perfect to serve community needs. The facility stands proud at 6,800 square feet. It provides patients with the best services and equipment.

Michael Jordan is a role model and inspiration to millions of people looking forward to basketball. This includes today’s generation of best stars. If you were fortunate enough to follow along with him in his career, you are the proud possessor of vivid memories and emotions of his phenomenal abilities and capabilities in sports. Besides his main activity, sports, MJ is, without a doubt, a good businessman with dozens of areas in which he is active, making him a fascinating individual.

Without a doubt, he is a star, and, given his success all around, you would think fear is not something he experiences. While he feels no fear when playing on hardwood, Michael Jordan still proves he is human with a phobia for water stemming from a tragic accident during his young childhood. A good friend of his drowned in front of him. Shortly after, he almost drowned at a baseball camp, resulting in a lifetime phobia of water.