Brazil’s Zaneratto Pays Tribute to Ronaldo at Women’s World Cup, Hits Siuu and ‘Sleep’ Celebrations

• Bia Zaneratto paid tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo at the ongoing Women's World Cup
• The 29-year-old was among the scorers in Brazil's 4-0 win against Panama
• She finished off a slick Brazilian goal in the demolishing of Panama

In a remarkable display at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, Brazil showcased their dominance against debutants Panama in a one-sided match.

The resounding victory largely hinged on Ary Borges, who secured a hat trick on her debut at the Mundial, and Bia Zaneratto, who added a single goal to seal the deal.

Borges undoubtedly stole the spotlight, not only for her impressive three-goal feat but also for her exceptional contribution in setting up the fourth goal, making her the clear standout player and deserving of the woman-of-the-match title, BBC reports.

Playing for Racing Louisville in the United States, the 23-year-old attacker made history by claiming the tournament's first hat trick.

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However, it wasn't just Borges' performance that caught the attention of fans and media. Her teammate, Bia Zaneratto, added a curious twist to the celebrations.

After scoring a goal in a beautifully crafted Samba-flavored buildup play, the 29-year-old Palmeiras striker decided to pay tribute to Portugal and Al-Nassr superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Zaneratto combined Ronaldo's iconic 'Siuu' and 'sleep' celebrations, creating a unique and eye-catching celebration of her own.

The choice of Zaneratto's celebration quickly spread across social media, with many praising the unmatched influence of the five-time Ballon d'Or recipient and how it transcends gender and international boundaries.

She will hope for more of such moments. However, the road ahead holds even more formidable challenges, as Brazil's next opponent is France.

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Sports Brief also reported that a new star was born in the Brazil women's team as they opened their 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup campaign with a dominant 4-0 win over Panama.

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Young attacker, Ary Borges became the star of the Selecao Feminina as she stepped up with a hat-trick to help the soccer-loving nation to a flying start.

Borges earned her first call-up in 2020 and made her debut in 2021 in the 3-1 friendly win over Argentina. She was part of the 2022 Copa America Feminina winning squad.