On Tuesday soccer world witnessed the clash between two English giants Newcastle United and Leicester City FC in the quarter-finals of the English Cup. The match ended with a 2-0 score taking Newcastle United through into the semifinals of the competition. Newcastle has been flourishing since the takeover by Saudi Arabia-led ownership.
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But the main highlight of the match was the Newcastle defender Dan Burn who scored his first goal in the Newcastle jersey. Dan scored the opening goal in the 60th minute to provide the lead. The win was definitely a big one for the club and all the members were seen celebrating in the dressing room.
Soccer fans react to Dan Burn’s hilarious dance moves
One video that has caught the attention of many is the one in which Dan Burn can be seen pulling off some hilarious dance moves. This video has taken social media ablaze and has caught the attention of soccer fans all around the world.
It’s clear that scoring a goal for his boyhood club meant a lot to Dan Burns. And doing the dance move was his way of expressing his excitement and happiness. This video of Dan Burn is surely a treat for all the soccer fans out there. And it is sure to put a smile on your face.
Here are some of the reactions from the fans:
When he wins the Royal Rumble in two weeks: https://t.co/OABlhvooDP
— liam (@liambxtr) January 11, 2023
This is the dance youd do when your parents are locked at a family event and they ask you to show everyone "your little dance" https://t.co/YVEfCWG1M5
— SenPen Island (@Senan6789) January 11, 2023
When I woke up this morning the last thing I expected to see was Dan Burn doing orange justice https://t.co/cCYZxiUyCM
— Noah🐦🏴 (@noahccfc31) January 10, 2023
https://t.co/FBkQW3EziO pic.twitter.com/0fT0V6RgWq
— Calvin Sedenu (@CalvinSedenu) January 11, 2023
The funniest football video I've seen this week. https://t.co/SJIsWe6j8T
— Hilda (@hilda_adaora) January 11, 2023
Wait till the Saudi owners see this! 🫣 https://t.co/1YQuNuSuEt
— Simon Shirley (@simonshirley72) January 11, 2023
Newcastle United are having a fun and memorable season https://t.co/UdX6DlUkMv
— Nene DJ. 🐐 (@Da_Mic_Controla) January 11, 2023
not your usual 6ft 6 LEFT BACK https://t.co/QIshkbquBA
— specialist in failure (@napnipnops) January 11, 2023
Newcastle United’s performance since the takeover
When Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) took control of an 80 percent stake in Newcastle United in October 2021, few could have predicted the dramatic turnaround in fortunes that would follow.
Newcastle 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗.
🖤🤍
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) October 7, 2021
After years of underachievement and poor investment, Newcastle United looked like a team destined for relegation from the Premier League. But fast forward 14 months, and the club is now riding high in third place in the table with Champions League qualification in sight.
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It is clear that the takeover has given the club and its supporters a much-needed boost of optimism and belief. After years of stagnation, Newcastle United finally feels like a club going places again. It looks like Newcastle United is finally back on track and moving in the right direction.
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