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‘Dude will be a Madrid Legend’ – Fans react as Vinicius Junior dedicates his celebration to Cristiano Ronaldo
Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr has dedicated his celebration of the first goal against Barcelona to former Madrid player, Cristiano Ronaldo. The Brazil international, Jr ripped apart the former Lionel Messi’s team. In the seventh minute of the Spanish Super Cup clash on Sunday (January 14), Vinicius scored the first goal. The Los Blancos winger then celebrated the goal by mimicking Cristiano Ronaldo’s famous ‘Siu’ celebration.
Speaking about it after the match, Vinicius Jr. dedicated it to Ronaldo, hailing the Portuguese forward as his idol. He said (via Madrid Xtra on X):
“I dedicated my celebration to CR7, my idol.”
🗣️ Vini Jr: “I dedicated my celebration to CR7, my idol.”
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) January 14, 2024
Vinicius went on to score a hat-trick at Riyadh, helping Real Madrid win 4-1 on the night to lift the Supercopa de Espana. Rodrigo scored the fourth goal for Los Blancos while Robert Lewandowski netted the only strike for Barca with a wonderful low volley.
Once a Real Madrid forward, Cristiano Ronaldo now plays for Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr. He finished 2023 with 54 goals in 59 games for club and country. It also made him the highest goalscorer of the calendar year across the globe.
Ronaldo has previously scripted his name in Real Madrid’s history books by registering 450 goals and 131 assists in 438 games for Los Blancos. He also won four Champions League trophies with them, with three of them coming in consecutive years.
Following in on his footsteps, Vinicius Jr. is the new No. 7 for Real Madrid and occupies the same left flank vacated by the former club legend. He has registered 68 goals and as many assists in 241 games for Real Madrid. He has netted nine goals and four assists in 16 games so far this season.
This is how Twitter reacted
Is anyone surprised? If Cristiano Ronaldo is your idol and you try to adapt his mentality you will become successful
— Theill (@EmilTheill) January 15, 2024
How many goals did Real Madrid score yesterday
Laporta: pic.twitter.com/lVv1kjkqtR
— 𐦆 (@DarrylRMFC) January 15, 2024
Messi can have his rigged Balon D’ors and World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo will always have the next generation of ballers
— Nungua Burnaboy (@Views09) January 15, 2024
There is a reason #CR7 is an idol of most of the talent today. Cristiano is the most professional athlete ever. He is not just an example to football players. He is an example to any professional.
— Areeb Khan (@Areebkhan10Khan) January 15, 2024
Cristiano’s influence transcends football. There’s no way you’ll fail in any career path when you put in the kind of effort and commitment that he does. Ronaldo is such an inspiration.
— Makarios (@UTDMakarios) January 15, 2024
Same number, same position.
Probably he feels the pressure sometimes, but his a great player just needs the discipline of CR7— 🇿🇦🇬🇧Sithembiso Sibanda (@sithemb83100791) January 15, 2024
Can someone please explain to me without bitterness why many young players idolize CR7 🐐 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐
— KING👑 (@kellyking325) January 15, 2024
You look up to Ronaldo you’ll become great 😏 if You look up to Messi you need Media by your side pic.twitter.com/jDsUiBhU3M
— +UTD|RM® (@UTDxRM) January 15, 2024
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WATCH: Georgina Rodriguez makes huge claim on Cristiano Ronaldo’s retirement in Football
Georgina Rodriguez made a huge claim on the future of her husband and star player, Cristiano Ronaldo, in Football. In a brief interaction with a host recently, Rodriguez was asked about the time left for Cristiano to make an impact at the highest level. Georgina looked honest in her approach to the question of the host and claimed something the fans would not love to hear.
Georgina claimed that the Portugal star has maybe one year more from him at the highest level. She felt that Ronaldo might play two more years before retiring and not more than that. She was however not sure if he would play for just one or two years and added that the Al Nassr star could also play more than that.
Watch the video of Georgina Rodriguez here –
🚨🎙️| Georgina Rodriguez on Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at Paris Fashion Week yesterday:
“Cristiano one more year, then it’s over. Maybe two, I don’t know.”
(via @ArobaseGiovanny)pic.twitter.com/4dxw2j5DuC
— Pubity Sport (@pubitysport) March 3, 2024
“Cristiano one more year, then it’s over. Maybe two, I don’t know,” said Rodriguez in the little chat she had with the host. The video has gone viral on X and the fans have started sharing it on different platforms. Some of the fans feel that Georgina might be right, while others feel that she could be wrong, given the fitness and longevity of the star player.
Legacy of Cristiano Ronaldo
On the 5th of February, Ronaldo celebrated his 39th birthday. He is currently one of the oldest players in the world. In the past, players at this age would have retired way back. But the fitness and consistency of Ronaldo make him play the sport as long as he wishes. In his career so far, Ronaldo has won many major leagues for Portugal and league teams like Real Madrid, Al Nassr, and Manchester United.
With United, Portugal won some major leagues like the FA Cup and the Champions League. With Real Madrid, the 39-year-old won the leagues like the UCL, Copa Del Rey and La Liga. He won it three consecutive times for Real Madrid. For Portugal, Cristiano had a huge contribution to Portugal. He has the most number of appearances and goals for an international team and won the Euro 2016 with Portugal.
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Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham slapped with Red Card as he argued with referee
England and Real Madrid player Jude Bellingham was slapped with a Red Card during the La Liga game against Valencia. In the game, the home team, Valencia was leading by 2-0 after 30 minutes before Madrid scored in the injury time of the first half. Vinicius Junior opened the scoring for Madrid while Hugo Duro (27′) and Roman Yaremchuk (30′) scored a goal each.
In the 76th minute, Junior scored an equalizer to keep the team in the game. However, in the injury time of the second half, Bellingham was given a red card as he argued with the referee against calling it a full-time before he could score. In reply, the match official decided to slap the England international with a Red Card. The team coach Carlo Ancelotti wasn’t happy with the verdict as the Three Lions player was making a pass at the time.
Jude Bellingham verbally abusing officials and other footballers at the slightest provocation needs to be talked about more. It’s embarrassing he gets applauded by Real Madrid Fans.
Mason Greenwood should’ve allowed La Liga to deal with this simp. pic.twitter.com/ixYSw6YxaC
— Herman Facundo© (@hermanfacundo_7) March 3, 2024
“I think what’s just happened is unprecedented. It’s never happened to me,” Ancelotti told reporters.
“We had possession of the ball and the match should have been finished when Valencia had the ball.
“What bothers us is the red card for Bellingham because he didn’t say anything insulting. He was frustrated of course,” said Ancelotti, adding that Bellingham had used a common English swearword when telling the referee it was a goal.
We are annoyed with Jude Bellingham’s Red Card: Carlo Ancelotti
“We were annoyed with Bellingham’s red card. He didn’t say any insults. He said in English ‘it’s a f—ing goal,’ but he was just saying what we were all thinking … [The referee] allowed play to continue. I think he made a mistake.”
“[Bellingham] was clear in what he said,” Ancelotti added. “He was quite vehement [in his reaction] but that’s normal, after what happened. It wasn’t an insult, not at all.”
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PL 2023-24: MCFC vs MUFC Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Fantasy League Today’s Captain, Vice-Captain, and more for Manchester derby
Super Sunday is set to witness the Manchester Derby in the Premier League 2023-24. The match between Manchester City (MCFC) and Manchester United (MUFC) is set to take place in Etihad Stadium, the home ground of Manchester City. The two teams have had a contrasting journey in the league till now. The fortunes of City changed ever since Pep Guardiola took over the club as the manager.
While the home side are placed in the second position in the points table currently, United are in the sixth place in the points table. In their previous encounter, City hammered Luton Town by 6-2 in the FA Cup. United have shown massive improvements in the last few weeks after not having a good start to their campaign. United were involved in a thrilling game where they beat Nottingham Forrest by 1-0 in their last game.
Both teams feature some of the best players in the world. The likes of Julian Alvarez, Erling Haaland, Marcus Rashford, Kevin De Bruyne, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, and others would be taking part in the match. Manchester City will start the match as the favourites, given their record in the ongoing league so far and the match taking place in their home. United with their improved record can challenge the home side.
MCFC vs MUFC – Match Details
Match – Manchester City (MCFC) vs Manchester United (MUFC), Premier League 2023-24
Venue – Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Date and Time – 3rd March 2024, 21:00 IST
Live Coverage – Star Sports Network and Disney plus Hot Star
MCFC vs MUFC – Head-to-Head
Both the teams from Manchester have a rich history in the sport. they have been up against each other in 191 instances. In as many games, Manchester United have been historically the better side with 78 wins to their name. City have managed to win 60 wins, as 53 games ended in a draw. In the last five games between the two sides in the Premier League, City have won four of the five games.
MCFC vs MUFC – Likely XI
Manchester City: Ederson, Walker, Dias, Ake, Akanji, Rodri, De Bruyne, Silva, Alvarez, Haaland, Foden
Manchester United: Onana, Dalot, Varane, Lindelof, Amrabat, Casemiro, Manioo, McTominay, Fernandes, Rashford, Garnacho
MCFC vs MUFC – Fantasy XI
Grand League Team
Goal Keeper – E Moraes
Defenders – M Akanji, K Walker, H Maguire
Mid Fielders – Kevin De Bruyne, B Fernandes, R Hernandez, Casemiro
Forwards – E Haaland (VC), J Alvarez, M Rashford (C)
Head-to-Head Team
Goal Keeper – S Ortega
Defenders – M Akanji, K Walker, R Varane
Mid Fielders – K De Bruyne (C), B Fernandes (VC), B Silva, Casemiro
Forwards – E Haaland, J Alvarez, M Rashford
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