Cristiano Ronaldo: Hilarious Moment As Benfica Youth Player Imitates the Man United Star Latest Celebration

• Cristiano Ronaldo's latest celebration is already being emulated in the football world
• A Benfica youth player pulled off the celebration after scoring against PSG in a UEFA Youth League game
• Ronaldo's trademark SIUU celebration is an iconic style for the Portuguese superstar, and he ditched it when he scored versus Everton at the weekend

Despite only introducing it over the weekend, Cristiano Ronaldo's new celebration is already catching steam, as a Benfica youth player borrowed the new celebration.

After scoring Manchester United's second goal, Ronaldo surprisingly ditched the now iconic SIUUU celebration to launch his new style, which drew mixed reactions from the football world.

After scoring past Everton's Jordan Pickford, Ronaldo and United's new team-mate Antony stood upright with their heads back, eyes shut, and all fingers crossed in front of their chests.

According to Man Utd, the celebration was an inside self-deprecating joke with his United teammates.

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The 37-year-old's celebration at Goodison Park resembles his sleeping position when travelling with the squad, which has clearly rubbed off the likes of Antony.

Benfica youth player emulates Ronaldo

During a UEFA Youth League match, pitting Portuguese side Benfica and French giants PSG, a player from Benfica amusingly mimicked the celebration after scoring a brilliant goal, according to Twitter.

The winger played a quick one-two with his teammate before firing towards the keeper, but it was parried onto his path. At that moment, he shot the ball into the roof before pulling the celebration.

The wholesome moment demonstrates the impact of Ronaldo, who is surely nearing the end of a glittering career. The goal on which he introduced the celebration was his 700th, according to Transfermarkt. Therefore, a new celebration should be coming after his 1400th goal.

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Ronaldo ditches trademark celebration

Sports Brief earlier reported on Ronaldo ditching his SIUU celebration for the new celebration, which is now getting some traction.

Ronaldo was at 699 goals ahead of United's Europa League clash last week against Omonia. He was left frustrated after the goalkeeper thwarted several of his efforts to find the back of the net. However, he was not to be denied against Everton just before the half-time stroke.