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Published 11:38 IST, December 11th 2024

Eminem Channels Cristiano Ronaldo's Iconic 'Siuu' Celebration During Legendary Abu Dhabi Concert

During a legendary concert in Abu Dhabi, Eminem paid tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo by mimicking the football star's iconic 'Siuu' celebration, delighting fans.

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Eminem and Cristiano Ronaldo | Image: X/screengrab, AP

Cristiano Ronaldo is undoubtedly the most influential athlete of all time in the realm of sports. His legendary "Suiiii" celebration, which has pushed boundaries, has enthralled kids, adults, and other athletes everywhere. From aspirant young players to seasoned athletes across several sports, mimicking Ronaldo's celebration has become a worldwide emblem of accomplishment and triumph.

Famous rapper Eminem hits Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic ‘Siuu’ celebration

Before the Formula 1 Grand Prix, Eminem performed in Abu Dhabi, where he seemed to pay tribute to football legend Cristiano Ronaldo, according to The Sun. To much the delight of the football star's supporters in attendance, the rapper mimicked Ronaldo's trademark "siuu" leap throughout performance.

Fascinatingly, Eminem's supporters pointed out right after that the rapper had been doing a similar action long before Ronaldo became well-known, which spurred an interesting argument over whether Eminem had inspired Ronaldo's renowned celebration or vice versa.

Ronaldo, who has said in the past about loving Eminem's music, might very well be a fan of the rapper and have taken the gesture from him as part of his own unique celebration.

Just days after the tragic death of his mother, Eminem gave a high-spirited performance before a gathering of 40, 000. Though emotionally taxing, the rapper powered through to give an amazing performance that astounded the audience.

Ronaldo is still shattering records on football as well. The Portuguese attacker is totally committed to reaching the amazing target of 1,000 career goals before he retires. He will turn 40 years old in February 2025, making him the best player in the world at his age. The Portuguese footballer has shown no signs of slowing down.

The football great looks to perform in the upcoming World Cup 2026 in the USA. That could be his last year as a professional footballer. After relocating to Saudi Arabia in January 2023, he significantly transformed the football landscape. Being Portugal and Al-Nassr’s best player the star veteran is anticipated to deliver more as the football season goes on.

Updated 11:38 IST, December 11th 2024

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