Why Cristiano Ronaldo Did you change your mood after a goal? What is the meaning behind this new way of celebrating a goal? CR7’s celebration against Everton did not go unnoticed: he didn’t make the usual run, nor did the jump complete with a pirouette with his legs spread, nor did he pronounce the “siuuu” ritual. In support of his 700th career goal, the Portuguese champion sealed the euphoria by opting for a different reaction than usual.
It was immediately clear that he had something else in mind and was just waiting for the right moment to put it into action. He avoided the embrace of some companions and waited for him to approach then took his hands to his chest, crossed them and closed his eyes imitating a kind of nap with a very placid expression on his face.
What is the reason for this sudden change? It was Manchester United itself that lifted the veil on the fans’ curiosity, clearing the pitch of any other explanation. There is no subliminal message behind this stance nor any attempt to cause controversy. In fact, it is in the name of conciliation and sharing that he denies all the rumors of a deep feud in the locker room: him on one side, the rest of the team on the other. It is not true that the former Real is isolated and that many have hated certain attitudes.
For everything to become more evident, a very strong gesture was needed: this is the meaning of that self-ironic joke conceived together with the dressing room companions. A way of cementing the group and reaffirming the strong bond that unites everyone. Once the mystery is revealed, the rest comes by itself and also exposes where this very personal interpretation is born.
The reference is to the habits of Cristiano Ronaldo who, in order to always be in shape and take care of himself, in addition to following a very strict diet, also usually respects a certain sleep cycle that alternates with hours of hard work between the field and the gym. CR7 needs to rest at the right time and taking a nap helps him recover from fatigue. The exultation against Everton was amusingly inspired by the position he takes when traveling with the team.
A small comforting gesture. A ray of sunshine in the most monotonous moment of the five-time Ballon d’Or champion’s career. The group photo with the 700 jersey not only commemorates yet another record/milestone achieved by the Portuguese ace, but also seals that inner ‘peace’ lost in recent months when the talk about his farewell to Manchester United took over everything, even obscuring the size of the CR7 itself.
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