The way Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his winning goal against Everton (1-2) was a good dose of self-mockery, Manchester United revealed via the club website. Social media has been wondering in recent days where Ronaldo’s usual dance of joy had gone, leading to the Red Devils Tuesday with clarification.
Just before half-time, Ronaldo received the ball from Casemiro, and then shot it cold-bloodedly behind Everton keeper Jordan Pickford with the left. It was the seven hundredth goal for the Portuguese in a club, but he did not celebrate with his usual ‘siu’. Ronaldo closed his eyes this time and placed his hands on his chest. Antony imitated the superstar in a synchronic way.
????????!! Cristiano Ronaldo gives Manchester United a 1-2 lead just before half-time. With this he makes his first of the season and no less than 700th goal in a club! ??https://t.co/MIOzuB2JKI#ViaplaySportNL #ViaplayFootball pic.twitter.com/XUq2bjYJ21
— Viaplay Sport Netherlands (@viaplaysportnl) Oct 9, 2022
Ronaldo chose to do this dance of joy because his fellow players often laugh at him about the way he takes his naps. The 37-year-old has been known to sleep several times a day to give his body the right amount of rest, and apparently that brings a lot of fun to United’s roster. Ronaldo received a printed United shirt with jersey number 700 on Monday as a gift for the sublime milestone.
United will face Omonia Nicosia at Old Trafford on Thursday. It is expected that Ronaldo will again get a basic place in the Europa League. In the first three group matches, the right leg was good for one goal and one assist. United are currently on six points in Group E, while Real Sociedad are still clear and have won all duels. Sheriff Tiraspol is on three points, while Omonia has not yet managed to take a point.
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