Steelers’ George Pickens hits Cristiano Ronaldo celebration just in time for 2022 FIFA World Cup
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Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool.
(Rather, 2-point conversion.)
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is in full swing, and all corners of the world are locked on some good football action.
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Speaking of football — the American brand — Steelers wide receiver George Pickens had the perfect celebration in honor of the World Cup, hitting Cristiano Ronald’s “siu” celebration after securing a clutch 2-point conversion in the fourth quarter on “Monday Night Football”:
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Ronaldo’s celly has become a signature in recent years, with the Portuguese footballer explaining the origins of it in November.
“When we would win, everyone would say ‘siiiii’ and so I started to say it. I don’t know why, it was natural,” Ronaldo said (via The Sun). “I was in the USA and we played against Chelsea and I don’t know where this is coming from, the celebration. I just scored the goal and it just came out. It was just natural, to be honest.
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“Since that, I started to do it more often and I feel like the supporters and the fans see it and they’re like ‘Cristiano, siiiiiiuuuu.’ I’m like, ‘Wow! People are reminded of me because of it.’ So it’s good, and I’ll continue doing it like that.”
Pickens has plenty to celebrate: The rookie is emerging as a No. 1 target for fellow neophyte Kenny Pickett, even with a quiet three-catch, 57-yard night vs. the Colts.
We’ll see if Ronaldo has anything Pickens-related planned for his next Portugal cap.