Cristiano Ronaldo is known for his goal-scoring abilities, remarkable records, and the countless titles he has won during his almost two-decade career. However, there’s one more thing that makes him stand out; his iconic “Siu” celebration. The celebration has been the talk of the town not only among soccer fans but also all over the world.

Ronaldo’s signature move involves him running then jumping in the air, turning around, and exclaiming “Siu” before landing with outstretched arms. The ubiquitous celebration has gained so much popularity that people are seen mimicking it not only in stadiums but also on social media platforms. The Al-Nassr striker recently detailed the origins of this celebration.

Cristiano Ronaldo had no idea why he did the celebration

Cristiano Ronaldo recently sat down in an interview with Binance, a cryptocurrency company. Binance is a company with whom Ronaldo signed a deal last year. When asked about the inspiration behind his ‘Siu’ celebration, Ronaldo shared the experience that led to the birth of this iconic celebration.

“As I remember, this started in the US when we went there in the preseason for Real Madrid. And I scored a goal against Chelsea, I think, and I did the commemoration like that. You ask me why? I don’t know. I don’t know why I did that. It was natural,” Ronaldo explained.

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As he said, the celebration was first seen during Real Madrid’s pre-season tour of the United States in 2013 when they faced Chelsea. Ronaldo scored a goal and made his way to the sideline where he performed his now-famous “Siu” celebration. The crowd cheered in ecstasy, and the celebration soon became Ronaldo’s trademark move.

The word “Siu” has become synonymous with Ronaldo over the years, and fans eagerly wait for him to perform the move every time he scores a goal. The celebration has also gained so much popularity that other popular figures have started to copy Ronaldo’s iconic move.

Popular figures who have copied Ronaldo’s celebration

The Siu celebration has gained immense popularity not only in the soccer community but also beyond it. Over the years, eminent personalities from various fields have been seen performing this iconic celebration, including NBA superstar Stephen Curry, who recently played soccer with some kids and did the “Siu” celebration.

The list of NBA stars who have imitated this famous move is extensive. In April, when Atlanta Hawks won a spectacular victory, John Collins and Bogdan Bogdanovic performed an intricate handshake and shouted “Siiuuu” in unison, just like Ronaldo. Even the Sexiest Woman Alive Paige Spiranac emulated Ronaldo’s celebration in a video she posted on Instagram last year.

In conclusion, Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘Siu’ celebration is not just a celebration, it’s a phenomenon. Even though the start of this celebration was based on pure instinct, it has become an integral part of Ronaldo’s career. What are your thoughts on this celebration? Let us know in the comments.

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