Cristiano Ronaldo surprised everyone with a brand-new celebration this time, as he ditched his famous “Siuuu” for a slam dunk gesture right after scoring a penalty in the 7th minute. It happened during Al Nassr’s 5-0 rout of Al Najma on February 25, 2026. At 41, he’s still finding ways to keep things fresh.
He’s now at 965 career goals, inching closer to that insane 1,000-goal milestone. Some say the dunk was a cheeky nod to critics who talk about the league’s physicality. Either way, Ronaldo just keeps reinventing himself. The guy never gets old.
Let’s check out Cristiano Ronaldo’s five most iconic celebrations that stood out and made a statement.
The “Siuuu” Celebration
Nothing tops the “Siuuu” when it comes to iconic sports celebrations. Ronaldo first pulled it off back in 2013, during a pre-season match against Chelsea. He’d sprint to the corner flag, launch himself into the air, twist around, and land with his arms stretched wide in that famous power pose.
Those first two SIUU’s after Ronaldo returned 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/4F5pyDievO
— (fan) Trey (@UTDTrey) February 5, 2026
The “Calma Calma” Silencing at Camp Nou
If “Siuuu” is all about joy, then “Calma” is pure cold-blooded dominance. The most unforgettable moment? Back in 2012, Ronaldo knocked in a crucial goal against Barcelona at Camp Nou.
Feeling old yet? 👴
💬 Aurélien Tchouaméni: ‘My first Clasico memory was Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘calma’ celebration at the Camp Nou’ 🏟pic.twitter.com/24EYyxhREu
— 433 (@433) October 14, 2022
He had almost 100,000 hostile fans staring him down. Didn’t matter. Ronaldo just put his hands down, told everyone to calm down, like he was saying, “Relax, I’m here, and I run this.” That’s the moment everyone remembers. It sums up his “big match” mentality and how he always comes alive when the pressure’s highest.
The “Nap” – A Message Of Peace
Back in October 2022, Ronaldo did something new after scoring for Manchester United. Instead of his usual wild celebration, he just stood tall, closed his eyes, and folded his hands over his chest, like he was taking a quick nap right there on the pitch.
Turns out, the club explained it was Ronaldo poking fun at himself. He actually likes to nap between training sessions, and this was his way of letting everyone in on the joke. It was a rare, playful moment from him, and honestly, it showed he doesn’t always need something flashy to grab everyone’s attention. Sometimes, a quiet gesture says it all.
The Shirtless Flex
Back to the 2014 Champions League Final or that wild 2018 match against Juventus. Ronaldo stands there, muscles popping, soaking in the moment. It’s more than just a celebration. Sure, referees hand out yellow cards for it, but Ronaldo knows exactly what he’s doing.
He’s showing everyone the hours he’s poured into training, the discipline it takes to stay at the top. It’s his way of telling the doubters that he’s still here, not by luck, but because he works for it every single day.
The Slam Dunk Celebration
The latest “Slam Dunk” celebration in the Saudi Pro League proves that Ronaldo’s creativity is far from exhausted. By mimicking a basketball dunk after his penalty against Al Najma, he showed his awareness of trending sports culture and his ability to spark debate.
قوووووووول الأسطورة رونالدو 💛🔥#النصر_النجمة #SPL#دوري_روشن_السعودي
#النصر #AlNassr 💛 pic.twitter.com/1XcFOuoRbW— رتيبان الدوسري | RTIBAN (@Rtiban1) February 25, 2026
Fans have theorised that this move is a “rebranding” of his celebration style as he enters the final stretch of his career toward the 1,000-goal landmark. As Al Nassr sits at the top of the table with 58 points, the “Slam Dunk” might just become the defining image of their 2026 title charge.
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