ASK any footballer, nothing beats scoring a goal. The sheer ecstasy of the moment, the adulation from your adoring fans and recognition from your teammates makes it an occasion to be celebrated. Some footballers get caught up in that moment of joy and don't know what to do with themselves, while others have created their own trademark celebrations.
With the help body language expert Darren Stanton and OLBG , SunSport has uncovered the hidden meaning behind many of them, from goals scored at the Euros to classics from the Premier League and beyond. Some of these explanations will shock you. Copied by kids in school playgrounds around the world, Cristiano Ronaldo's 'Siuuu' celebration is perhaps the most known goal celebration around.
Darren says: This is just sheer elation, a universal posture of success. The leap into the air is also showcasing his athletic abilities, whilst the outstretched arms is a classic case of occupying the space. When humans do this, they want to exert their power over a situation.
It’s also important to notice the genuine smile here and see how happy he is. Whenever he's scored for Real Madrid , or England, Bellingham's trademark open arm stretch in front of the fans has been performed. Darren says: This is a really powerful gesture, something that Michael Jackson used to do quite a lot.
There are definitely religious connotations to it, but not as much in this context. Most of our vital organs are located in our abdomen and chest, that’s why whe.
