7 most iconic celebrations in world football

2. Lionel Messi pointing his fingers to the sky

FC Barcelona v Real Valladolid CF - La Liga

Although Lionel Messi's shirt celebration against Real Madrid is one of the most famous celebrations in recent memory, his trademark celebration is something else. Every time the little magician scores a goal, he celebrates with two fingers pointing to the sky as he looks up.

Messi explained that it was dedicated to his late grandmother, who reportedly played a huge role in shaping him as a footballer.

“I am doing this because I dedicate my goals to my grandmother. She took me to football but now she can’t see how far I have come. Nevertheless, she continues to help me and my family.”

It is a touching gesture by one of the best to ever play the sport, and this celebration has now become one of the all tie favourites with football fans across the globe.

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1. Cristiano Ronaldo's "SIIUU" goal celebration

Juventus v Tottenham Hotspur - 2019 International Champions Cup

Rival fans hate to see it, and those supporting Ronaldo just wait for it to happen - Cristiano Ronaldo's "SIIUU" celebration is no doubt the most famous in the world right now. Although there can be a whole list made of the number of iconic celebrations the forward has, this one makes the cut due to its popularity and the frequency with which Ronaldo does it.

The Portuguese superstar debuted the famous jump turn move after scoring against Chelsea in a pre-season friendly in 2013. The celebration was inspired by the approving roar of ‘SIIUU’ from the Real Madrid fans, and it was also the most featured celebration in the FIFA 18 video game of which Ronaldo was the cover.