Fans flocked to Times Square on Thursday to replicate Cristiano Ronaldo’s famous “Siu” celebration, giving the Portuguese star a special birthday homage.
Days after scoring his 922nd and 923rd goals in his career in Al-Nassr’s 4-0 victory over Al Wasl, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner celebrated his 40th birthday on February 5.
First witnessed in 2013 while playing for Real Madrid, Ronaldo’s well-known celebration is still a favorite among fans worldwide.
“I started to say ‘si,’ it’s like ‘yes,’ when I was in Real Madrid,” he explained via FourFourTwo.
“I just scored the goal and it just came out.”
Ronaldo’s birthday also followed a headline-making interview with El Chiringuito, in which he criticized misconceptions about the Saudi Pro League compared to MLS.
“People talk too much and give opinions without knowing,” he said, adding, “Because it’s Saudi Arabia, people look down on it… You have to give it the credit it deserves.”
Despite his comments, MLS is preparing for a major 2025 season, with stars like Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Luis Suárez entering their final contract years at Inter Miami.
