Check Out The Meaning Of Some Famous Goal Celebrations In Football

1. Paulo Dybala :

Paulo Dybala’s famous celebration was born after a match against Milan in the Super Cup. According to the Argentine, he missed a penalty and was upset and while on holiday, was watching Gladiator on the television, so he decided to celebrate as a Gladiator when next he scored a goal.

2. Kaka :

After scoring, Kaka usually lifted his hands to the skies in recognition of Jesus.

3. Sadio Mane :

4. Mohamed Salah:

Mohamed Salah’s goal celebration which is known as “tree” in yoga signifies balance and grounding. It is believed to signify his commitment to Liverpool.

5. Antoine Griezmann:

Antoine Griezmann’s dance celebration is a tribute to Canadian rapper Drake and his song Hotline Bling.

6. Edinson Cavani :

Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani said his goal celebration is inspired by his country’s past and his daughter’s name.

Man Utd’s Cavani explains meaning behind iconic bow & arrow celebration. Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani says his goal celebration is inspired by his country’s past and his daughter’s name. The Uruguay international has marked his goals for the Red Devils by mimicking firing an arrow from a bow into the sky.

He said:

“I got the idea of being able to do the celebration where I take out the arrow and fire it. So that’s a bit of the history behind it, which in turn explains the thinking behind my daughter’s name, India.”