Cristiano Ronaldo: Manchester United Star Hilariously Fails to Do Antony’s Signature Skill Move

Cristiano Ronaldo: Manchester United Star Hilariously Fails to Do Antony’s Signature Skill Move

Martin Moses
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:15 PM
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  • Cristiano Ronaldo attempted to do the famous Antony spin ahead of Manchester United's clash with West Ham United
  • The Portuguese international failed miserably at his attempt to imitate what the Brazilian did last week in the Europa League
  • Antony's skill has made numerous headlines since he made the switch from Amsterdam to Manchester

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo gave fans a lighthearted moment when he attempted to do Antony's signature move and failed while at it.

Antony made headlines for the better part of last week, after he did his 'Antourny' move during a Europa League game against Sheriff Tiraspol.

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Cristiano Ronaldo talks with Antony ahead of Manchester United's clash against Sheriff Tiraspol on October 27. Photo by Simon Stacpoole.
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The incident generated widespread criticism, with his manager Erik ten Hag hooking him off at half-time. However, ten Hag clarified that his substitution was pre-planned and it had nothing to do with the Brazilian's antics, as reported by Sports Brief.

The 22-year-old then went on record to reiterate he wouldn't stop performing his skills on the pitch.

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Ronaldo tried the same move

His teammate, Ronaldo joined in on the fun ahead of Manchester United's game against West Ham at Old Trafford. Ronaldo, who has also had his fair bit of issues recently, was in the starting lineup in place of Antony was out injured.

As the players warmed up ahead of the encounter, Ronaldo attempted Antony's trademark skill but failed miserably. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner only managed a half-rotation before the ball slipped out of his control.

Antony watched the game from the stands, as a Marcus Rashford header in the first-half secured maximum points for the Red Devils.

Neymar offers Antony message of support over his showboating antics

Sports Brief had earlier reported that Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar had sent a defiant message of support to his Brazilian teammate Antony over his showboating antics.

Antony, who plies his professional trade with Manchester United, has been on the receiving end of some serious backlash after he displayed his signature move in the Europa League.

The winger was in action for United against Sheriff Tiraspol when he decided to showboat, before putting the ball out of play.

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