The beautiful game of football is full of emotions all around. All the players, management, and supporters are emotionally attached to this game to their core. And at many times these emotions are to be vented out.
Fans do that by cheering, shouting chants, and many times it goes out of bounds and they even break the law to extend their feelings. On the other hand, players do not have many options rather than doing some actions on the field to convey their message.
Some do it by the physical performance of an act while some do that by using just some sign language or silent actions. Most of these are visible after a goal when the player is celebrating it. Let us take a look at the Top 10 amazing football celebrations of all time.
10. Robbie Fowler’s goalline snort
During the Merseyside Derby in the 1999 Premier League, Liverpool got to stand victor at the end with a 3-2 scoreline. But the derby win cost the Reds their starplayer, Robbie Fowler who was banned for the upcoming 4 matches following his controversial goal celebration.
Robbie was always Liverpool’s savior and came in clutch whenever the team needed him. But his fame also had a drawback as he was rumored to be a drug addict. So when Fowler scored the equalizing goal against one of their major foes, he couldn’t contain his frustration and went on to snort the goalline to mock the rumored accusations on him.
However, he was instantly given a four-match ban with a record fine of £32,000.
9. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Siu jump
Ronaldo is one of the greatest players of all time. And so is his iconic ‘siu’ jump goal celebration that he is seen performing very often. Ronaldo has over 698 career goals and counting. So it would not be amusing if there would be no individual who has not yet seen this goal celebration in action.
After a goal, he jumps with all his might and swings his hand wide in the process. And as soon as he does the landing he screams ‘sii’ also pronounced ‘siu’. It is the Spanish word for ‘yes’.
Being a famous player among young players, you might get to see a lot of players imitating him after every goal to express triumph.
8. Peter Crouch Robo Dance
In an international friendly matchup between England and Jamaica, the former won the match with an extraordinary 6-0 scoreline. Peter Crouch came out to be the hero of the match by bagging a hat trick in the matchup.
Although there was another highlight from the match that saw Peter doing his infamous Robot Dance. When asked about it, the player said that he had done the dance at a David Beckham party when he was drunk. His friends were amazed by this and asked him to do it the next time he scores.
And he did a very good job at it. His moves were solid and very entertaining to watch. Not to forget the expressions on his face during the dance.
7. Roger Milla corner flag dance
Miller was one of the most influential footballers of his time and was the sole reason his team was able to play so many World Cups on his watch. He single-handedly took the Cameroonians to the Quarterfinal of the 1990 World Cup.
He was also a man with personality. He was one of the very first few players who celebrated their goals in style. When he guaranteed the quarter-finals spot for his team, he was seen celebrating the goal by running to the corner flag and dancing in front of it.
His moves were very funky and full of delight.
6. Nani’s acrobatic performance
Manchester United’s star winger Nani was one of Sir Alex Ferguson’s most explosive and creative units. He has played 147 matches for United and has found the back of the net a total of 25 times.
Nani in his initial phase with Man U was a very fine young talent with energy overflowing through his body. His goals were one of a kind and quite amazing to watch. But what came after was sure more mesmerizing to the eyes.
Nani celebrated his goals with acrobatic performances. With multiple backflips, handstands, and cartwheels, he never gave his fans a chance to complain.
5. Carlos Tevez’s chicken dance
One of the most interesting celebrations comes from a match between Boca Juniors and River Plate. Both the teams share a century-long rivalry and are one of the fiercest rivalries of all time.
So when Carlos Tevez scored a goal against their arch-rivals River Plate, he couldn’t contain his enjoyment and went on to celebrate his goal by removing his jersey and running across the field.
However, he didn’t stop here as he started to dance like a chicken with his shirt off. The referee found this offensive and sent Carlos off the field for his actions.
4. Billy Sharp Mr. Socko
Sometimes players also go out of the box and do a celebration, not at all related to the game but some other form of entertainment. This is what happened in a Sheffield Matchup.
Sheffield United’s star forward Billy Sharp scored an incredible goal against Norwich City. What was more amusing was his celebration to the goal when he pulled out his sock and paid a tribute to the WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley.
Billy imitated Mankind’s signature move ‘Mandible Claw’ on his own teammate to make it more interesting. Every fan who enjoyed both the sports were so happy to see this celebration.
3. Tim Cahill flag boxing
One of the most iconic goal celebrations has to be Tim Cahill’s corner flag boxing celebration. In this, the former Australian player runs to the corner flag of the field and starts a boxing session with the flag.
2. Wayne Rooney KO
Rooney’s goal against Tottenham Hotspur was an appropriate display of England’s star player’s exceptional skills. He had gone insane and scored an amazing solo goal crushing all of Tottenham’s defense on his run.
What followed after was rather more amazing than the goal itself. Rooney swung some blows in the air to enact like he is boxing. And after some blows took a freefall on his back and imitated a knockout.
1. Paul Gascoigne dentist chair
Gazza has to be one of the most controversial figures of the late 20th century. He was always surrounded by various controversies related to his personal life.
But Gazza stayed true to his image and never showed it back to them. Instead, when he was accused of an alcohol complete night before Euro 96, he went on to score a goal in the Euro 96 against Scotland.
To top it off he did the infamous dentist chair celebration. He went on and laid down on his back with his head up in the air, hands, and mouth wide open. His friends joined him and squirted the liquid from the bottle beside the goalpost all over his mouth.
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