Iconic Football Goal Celebrations
Who doesn’t cheer when a player shoots a goal in a game? There have been plenty of games where different players have made amazing goals. A few players even have their ways of celebrating the goal. Some players do a knee slide, others dance, while a few players have made iconic celebrations that others copy.
Until now, there are some celebrations that everyone knows and continue to copy and cheer for. Here are some of the more iconic football goal celebrations that continue to stand out:
Cristiano Ronaldo – SIUU
“Siuuuuuuuu” 🔈
This video of Cristiano Ronaldo’s second goal and celebration vs Newcastle 😍pic.twitter.com/BxTuJEOojW
— GOAL (@goal) September 11, 2021
Who hasn’t heard of Cristiano Ronaldo and his famous SIUU celebration? The player has had many iconic celebrations throughout his career. But none of them represent his dominance and goal-scoring skills quite like his ‘SIU’ celebration. Basically, after scoring a goal, he runs towards the corner flag, jumps and spins in mid-air, and then shouts ‘Si’, which means ‘Yes’ in Spanish.
It’s such a cool move that even his fans join in by shouting ‘SIUUU’ in sync with him! In an interview, Ronaldo explained that he started saying ‘Si’ when he was playing for Real Madrid, and it just became a natural part of his celebrations. He loves doing it, and it’s a way for him to express his joy and passion for the game in the most natural way possible.
Lionel Messi – Two Fingers to the Sky
📰 | Messi's celebration, which includes pointing towards the sky is a tribute to his late grandmother, Celia who sadly passed away in 1998. He credits her with sparking his interest in football. She never got to see him play at the top level. [EspnFC] pic.twitter.com/Qxu11mMRIi
— La Senyera (@LaSenyera) April 7, 2021
Let’s talk about the “Two Fingers to the Sky” celebration. This celebration is loved by many football fans and is considered one of the best. It was popularized by Lionel Messi, who is without a doubt one of the greatest players ever.
With several goals to his name, he is often seen doing this particular celebration where he usually just points two fingers to the sky. It turns out this celebration is a tribute to his grandma who used to take him to football games when he was a little kid. Even though she is no longer with him, Messi continues to honor her by dedicating his goals to her. Messi says that his grandmother helped him and his family, and he wants to show his gratitude to her in this way.
Edison Cavani – The Archer
Edinson Cavani, the Uruguayan striker, is known for his impressive goal-scoring abilities even at the age of 36. One thing that fans love about him is his unique goal celebration that pays tribute to his skill and his roots.
Cavani drops to one knee and takes the pose of an archer, pulling back an invisible arrow and firing it into the air. But this celebration has a deeper meaning than just looking cool. It’s a tribute to his daughter, India, whose name is a reference to the indigenous people of Uruguay, the Charrúas.
Cavani explained in an interview that the arrow celebration symbolizes his daughter’s name and the history and heritage of his country. It’s a celebration that shows his pride in his roots and his love for his family.
Erling Haaland – Cross Legged Meditation
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) February 18, 2020
Erling Haaland is a Norwegian footballer who is famous for his goal celebration. The celebration sees him sit on the pitch, cross his legs, touch his thumbs to his fingers and close his eyes, as if in meditation or a yoga pose. While he doesn’t celebrate every goal this way, this particular celebration has become synonymous with him. He has performed the celebration at Red Bull Salzburg, Borussia Dortmund, and Manchester City, making it a part of his image.
The celebration is a reproduction of a famous Zen pose commonly used in meditative practices, including yoga. It is called the Lotus pose or Sukhasana in yoga and is supposed to help an individual find their Zen. Haaland has revealed that he enjoys meditation and finds it calming and tranquil. He said, “This is why I sometimes celebrate like that when I score.”
Interestingly, Haaland is not the only footballer to incorporate yoga poses into his goal celebrations. Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah also occasionally performs a celebration based on ‘the tree’ position in yoga.
Luis Suarez – Three Kisses
.@LuisSuarez9 talks us through his iconic goal celebration 👌
(via @RodrigoFaez) pic.twitter.com/6CL36whLi3
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) February 18, 2021
When it comes to passionate players, Luis Suarez is one of them. The Uruguayan player s famous for his goal celebrations that involve kissing his wrist and four fingers after scoring. This celebration has been a constant for him over the years.
The meaning behind the celebration is touching. Suarez’s children’s names are tattooed on his wrist, and he kisses them to honor them. He also kisses his ring finger to pay tribute to his wife.
Each of the other three fingers represents one of his children: Delfina, Lautaro, and Benjamin. It’s a beautiful gesture that shows his love for his family, and it’s no wonder that fans adore him both on and off the pitch.
Bonus Popular Goal Celebrations
There may be plenty of iconic goal celebrations, but there are also some popular ones that different players do and these are some of them:
Dancing
Dancing is a very popular goal celebration among football players, and many famous players like Neymar Jr, Vinicius Jr, and Raphinha incorporate it into their routines. Some of the most memorable dance celebrations include Roger Milla’s corner flag routine at the 1990 World Cup and the Senegalese hop and dance display at Korea/Japan 2002.
French player Antoine Griezmann also has a dance-inspired celebration, which is based on the popular R&B star Drake and his music video “Hotline Bling.” When he scores a goal, Griezmann performs a dance that has become famous among fans all over the world.
Knee Sliding
The knee slide is a classic goal celebration that was made famous by two football legends – Thierry Henry and Didier Drogba. It involves the scorer dramatically dropping to his knees and sliding on the pitch with arms outstretched.
This celebration has become a fan favorite and is often seen in matches around the world. Many other players have adopted this move, including Mbappe, Marcus Rashford, and Mohamed Salah, to name a few. It’s a simple yet powerful way for players to express their joy and passion after scoring a goal.
Summersault
One of the most acrobatic celebrations to ever grace the pitch is the summersault. This celebration was made famous by Julius Aghahowa, a former Nigerian footballer, during the FIFA 2002 World Cup. Whenever he scored a goal, he would perform not one, not two, but 6-7 summersaults that would make even a professional gymnast proud!
Aghahowa’s summersault celebration inspired many other players, such as Obafemi Martins, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, Victor Moses, and Tresor Lua Lua to incorporate it into their goal celebrations.
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