Mohamed Salah Opens Up About What He Admires About Cristiano Ronaldo

Mohamed Salah Opens Up About What He Admires About Cristiano Ronaldo

  • Mohamed Salah has openly admitted one thing he admires about Portugal and Al-Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo
  • Salah, who picked Lionel Messi in the GOAT, didn't hesitate to choose an aspect of Ronaldo's game he admires
  • Meanwhile, the 32-year-old has been in red-hot form for Liverpool, reaching 20 goal contributions across all competitions

Liverpool’s star forward Mohamed Salah recently opened up about his admiration for a specific aspect of Cristiano Ronaldo’s game in a heartfelt interview.

Although Salah has previously leaned toward Lionel Messi in the GOAT debate, he expressed deep appreciation for Ronaldo.

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah has admitted he loves Ronaldo's iconic 'Siuu' goal celebration.
Mohamed Salah has admitted he loves one of Cristiano Ronaldo's renowned goal celebrations. Photos by Yasser Bakhsh and Jan Kruger.
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Salah's love for Ronaldo

In the interview, Salah revealed the goal celebration he finds most captivating, candidly choosing Ronaldo’s signature move.

Known for his own creative celebrations, Salah set aside his usual repertoire to highlight the one he considers exceptional.

“Cristiano, Siu, I like it a lot,” he shared, as cited by The Nassr Zone.

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Ronaldo's famous Siuu celebration

Ronaldo’s celebratory styles have left a lasting impression on both fans and fellow players, with many young talents often attempting to replicate his moves.

Among these, the "Siuu" celebration has become the most celebrated, regularly engaging entire stadiums as fans join Ronaldo in yelling the word when he scores.

What does Ronaldo Siuu mean?

"Siuu," derived from Portuguese, translates to "yes" and has become symbolic of triumph and flair on the pitch.

As Goal reports, Ronaldo first gave life to this iconic move at the 2014 Ballon d’Or gala after securing the award over arch-rival Lionel Messi.

The celebration actually began casually the previous year during a pre-season match against Chelsea.

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However, it has evolved over time into a full routine, with Ronaldo leaping, performing a mid-air spin, and shouting "Siuu" as he lands.

Ronaldo's secret talent revealed

In a related report, YEN.com.gh highlighted an interesting revelation from Bruno Fernandes about his Portugal teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.

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The Manchester United midfielder shared that the legendary forward not only excels on the pitch but also impresses on the dance floor, showcasing a lesser-known side of Ronaldo's talents.

Ronaldo makes 1000-goal admission

YEN.com.gh also reported that Cristiano Ronaldo has modestly admitted he may fall short of his goal to score 1,000 career goals.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner, set to turn 40 in February 2025, has reached 908 goals so far.

He was recently recognized with a special award, honouring his exceptional commitment to Portugal's national team.

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Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe (Sports Editor) Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a CAF-accredited journalist with over five years of experience in digital journalism. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Integrated Rural Arts and Industry (2016). Godwin's career includes covering the 2023 AFCON and grassroots competitions within Ghana. He has also served as a Presenter at VNTV, a Sports Analyst at Obonu FM, and a Football Writer for a myriad of sports websites. He joined Yen.com.gh in 2024 to cover sports. Email: godwin.tagoe@yen.com.gh.