Italian team hits Cristiano Ronaldos iconic SIUUU ahead of 4400 relay at 2024 Paris Olymp

Cristiano Ronaldo‘s fame holds no bounds, not just among footballers, but also among other sports persons, which was visible at the Paris Olympics. The Italian 4×400 meters relay team performed his iconic ‘Siu’ celebration during their entrance.

The Portuguese star’s influence is astonishing, with many players identifying the 39-year-old forward as their icon, and hoping to emulate his legacy. Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Vinicius Jr., and many others idolize Cristiano Ronaldo. Moreover, the former Real Madrid star deserves immense credit for his relentless hard work and dedication, which has inspired many others.

Ronaldo’s influence has reached the Olympics, with athletes replicating the Al-Nassr star’s ‘Siu’ and ‘Calma’ celebrations. Before the 4×400 men’s relay final, the Italian team performed the ‘Siu’ celebration as they stepped onto the track. The team went on to finish 7th in the 4×400 meters final, which was won by the U.S. Similarly, Japan’s Yuji Nishida, a few days ago, paid tribute to the Portuguese star with his celebration in volleyball.

Italy's 4×400 relay team hit Ronaldo's "Siuuu" celebration during their entrance at the Olympics 😂🔥 pic.twitter.com/8ti82byYne

Apart from them, Botswana’s Leslie Tebogo celebrated with Ronaldo’s ‘Calma’ gesture after winning the 200-meter sprint. Ecuadorian runner, Brian Daniel Pintado and Egyptian fencer Mohamed El-Sayed were among others who replicated Ronaldo’s celebration.

Cristiano Ronaldo pays heartfelt tribute to Portuguese teammate Pepe, following his retirement

Cristiano Ronaldo paid tribute to his longtime Portugal teammate, Pepe after the defender announced his retirement from football at the age of 41. The 39-year-old forward, who is also approaching the end of his career, shared a heartfelt message on social media.

The Al-Nassr star and Pepe recently participated in Portugal’s Euro 2024 campaign, where they were eliminated in the quarter-finals by France. Ronaldo expressed his friendship and admiration for Pepe in a heartfelt Instagram post. He also conveyed gratitude for their shared victories and highlighted the significance of their bond beyond football.

Pepe spent ten seasons at Real Madrid, with eight of those alongside Ronaldo. Together, they won three La Liga titles, and three Champions League trophies, and also claimed the 2016 UEFA Euro title.

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