In a story that sounds too unbelievable to be true, Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and the mastermind behind Tesla and SpaceX, has reportedly made a jaw-dropping $100 million offer to none other than Harry Maguire, the often-polarizing Manchester United defender. The goal? To have Maguire become the global face of the much-anticipated Tesla Pi smartphone — a futuristic device Musk claims will “redefine human communication.”
But instead of excitement, flattery, or even curiosity, Maguire’s response was described as “shockingly cold.” And now, that one reaction has become the headline across the globe.
“HE JUST STARED AND WALKED AWAY”
Sources close to Tesla’s European communications team say the conversation took place during a private meeting in London. Musk’s representatives reportedly presented a polished, futuristic campaign concept — Maguire, the underdog turned iron-willed leader, representing resilience and innovation, with the tagline:
“Built to endure. Like Maguire. Like Tesla Pi.”
Everything seemed ready to go — except for one problem. Maguire didn’t seem interested.
“He just looked at the proposal, didn’t say a word, and walked out of the room,” one insider told The Global Tribune. “It was the kind of silence that even Elon wouldn’t know how to fill.”
That moment, according to another witness, “completely froze” the meeting. Musk’s team had expected negotiations — not total rejection.
ELON’S REACTION: “THIS ISN’T ABOUT MONEY?”
Those who know Musk say he was “visibly taken aback.” The billionaire reportedly asked his assistants whether Maguire “understood the scale of the offer.” But one insider claimed Maguire’s stance was clear from the beginning:
“He’s tired of being turned into a meme. He didn’t want his name tied to another global circus, no matter the paycheck.”
In private circles, Musk was overheard saying,
“This isn’t about money? That’s… unusual.”
The quote has since gone viral, symbolizing what some call “the richest man in the world being humbled by the most criticized footballer in England.”
WHY DID MAGUIRE SAY NO?
Fans are now fiercely debating why Maguire refused. Some say it’s about pride — that the defender, often mocked online, doesn’t want to be seen as a marketing joke. Others believe he’s focused on rebuilding his image on the pitch rather than chasing endorsements.
A close friend of Maguire allegedly told Sports Daily:
“Harry wants to prove himself through football, not through flashy deals. He’s been mocked enough — he doesn’t need Tesla money to feel successful.”
That quote alone has fueled a storm of admiration and disbelief online.
THE INTERNET EXPLODES
As expected, social media has gone wild. One viral post reads:
“Elon Musk offered Harry Maguire $100 million. Harry said no. The world isn’t real anymore.”
Meanwhile, Tesla fans are calling it “the biggest missed opportunity in sports marketing history.” Others have jokingly dubbed Maguire “the man who rejected Mars.”
Even a few Premier League players have reportedly reached out privately, calling his decision “insanely bold.”
ELON’S NEXT MOVE?
Rumors now suggest Musk has turned his attention to another football superstar — possibly Kylian Mbappé or Erling Haaland — but insiders admit, “No one will top the shock factor of Maguire’s refusal.”
Because in a world where fame, money, and influence usually dictate every move, Harry Maguire just did the unthinkable — he said no to the most powerful man on Earth.
And that silence? It might just be the loudest statement of his career.
