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Cristiano Ronaldo, regarded as one of the best footballers in the world, has the most goals in the history of football, 938 and counting. The 40-year-old is not just known for scoring goals but also for his iconic celebrations. Over the years, the Portuguese superstar has delivered some of football's most iconic celebration moves. Check out the top Cristiano Ronaldo celebrations.
Top Cristiano Ronaldo celebrations
1. 'Siiuu' celebration
"Siiuu" is a signature celebration of Ronaldo, which is very popular among fans. Notably, other sports players also follow this iconic celebration on the field to celebrate their feats. When Ronaldo scores a goal, he jumps, rotates in the air, and lands on the ground with his arms out wide apart, yelling "Siiuu!" (Spanish for "Yes!"). It is his signature celebration and is replicated dozens of time by the fans in the stadium.
2. Calma Calma (Calm Down)
Ronaldo used the Calma Calma (Calm Down) gesture while playing for Real Madrid. He celebrated his goals by raising his arms to silence the crowd. It is him telling the crowd and haters to calm down and let him do his job.
3. Pointing to the back
When he does this in celebration, Ronaldo turns around and points to the name on the back of his shirt. It is a flashy message that reminds everyone who just scored. He has also been doing this in some of the biggest games, such as in his second Manchester United debut.
4. The Nap Pose
This particular gesture went viral when he was playing for Manchester United. When he scored against the Europa League, Ronaldo spread his arms wide on the pitch with crossed fingers and closed eyes, like he was sleeping. His teammates replicated it during times of celebrating victories.
5. The Stretched Arms Pose
Ronaldo will at times stand upright with his arms outstretched and his chest pushed forward, basking in the adoration of the crowd. It's a self-assured stance that screams dominance and confidence.
6. The knee slide
A classic football celebration, the knee slide has also been included in Ronaldo's repertoire of celebrations, usually after scoring crucial goals. He slides to the corner flag and celebrates with fans and teammates.
7. Diamond hand celebration
In the game of Al-Hilal vs Al-Nassr (AHL vs. NAS), Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal by raising his hands and making a triangular or diamond shape with them over his head.
8. Shirt-off celebration (Muscle Flex)
During the celebration, Ronaldo takes off his jersey after scoring a deciding goal, often when under pressure or in game-defining scenarios. He flexes and sometimes roars, displaying his raw emotion and athleticism.
9. "100th goal" celebration
When Ronaldo scored his 100th goal with a trademark free kick, he celebrated it with this celebration. Ronaldo makes an "O" (circle) with his right-hand fingers and raises one finger with his left hand.
10. Take-off celebration
This celebration represents Ronaldo taking flight, a message of rising above challenges, dominance, or soaring to new heights after scoring a goal. It combines showmanship and confidence, often used after major or stylish goals.
11. "Can't Hear You" celebration
Ronaldo places his hand at the back of his ear and says, "I can't hear you now" or "Where are the haters?" It is normally directed towards critics, opposing fans, or even opponents who criticized him.
12. Salute celebration
Cristiano Ronaldo's salute celebration is a rare but powerful gesture in which he salutes by bringing his right hand up to his forehead, usually standing still or after a short dash. It is a military-style salute.
13. The claw celebration
Cristiano Ronaldo's claw celebration, in which he raises both hands near his head, fingers spread and wriggling like claws, with a playful or teasing expression, is in fact a new and playful move.
14. Alpha roar celebration
In this celebration, Cristiano Ronaldo throws his arms open wide and lets out a roar when he scores a goal is also known as his "Lion Roar" or "Alpha Roar" celebration. People tend to claim it's a strong display of domination.
15. 15-goal celebration
Cristiano Ronaldo executed the 15-goal celebration in the 2017–18 UEFA Champions League season when he reached 15 goals in the tournament. He symbolically held up the number 15 with both his hands to celebrate his incredible goal tally.
16. Samba dance
The Real Madrid goal dance celebration of James Rodríguez, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Marcelo is also referred to as the "Samba Dance" celebration. The celebration became popular on social media in 2014–2015.
17. Thigh point celebration
Cristiano Ronaldo's gesture of pointing towards his thigh after scoring a long-range goal is generally interpreted as a means of boasting about his strength and muscular power, that is, his leg strength.
18. Statue celebration
During the statue celebration, Cristiano Ronaldo comes running towards the camera, sits, puts his elbow on his knee, and puts his hand on his chin as if in contemplation.
