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Last week, Cristiano Ronaldo scored in a friendly against Chelsea and directed a not-so-friendly celebration towards Jose Mourinho, his former Real Madrid manager who now paces the sidelines for the aforementioned Chelsea. Ronaldo stans praised his defiant attitude, while his critics tossed the news in the "Ronaldo is egotistical and self-serving" pile. That moment is just another on a long list of epic and shocking celebrations from Ronaldo. But hey, when a guy scores so many goals, how can he not start going a little crazy with his reactions? Click through the slides to see The Best Cristiano Ronaldo Celebrations.
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Ronaldo Attempts to Go Super Saiyan
Date: 8/7/2013
Game: Chelsea @ Real Madrid
We were half-expecting Ronaldo to grow long blonde hair and become engulfed in a yellow energy flame, but sadly, Dragzonball Z isn't real.
Whip It Real Good
Date: N/A
Game: N/A
Just Ronaldo giving a nice whipping to the competition.
Ronaldo Roars
Date: 6/21/2012
Game: Portugal @ Czech Republic
Either Ronaldo's groping an imaginary woman or he's doing his best roaring bear impression. Neither theory can be ruled out.
Flying High
Date: N/A
Game: N/A
Nobody can catch Ronaldo.
Is It a Boy Or a Girl?
Date: 4/11/2012
Game: Real Madrid @ Atletico Madrid
After capping off an emphatic hat-trick in a 4-1 win, Ronaldo decided to impregnate himself with the match ball.
No Celebration Necessary
Date: 2/13/2013
Game: Manchester United @ Real Madrid
Ronaldo may come off as disrespectful, childish, and egotistical in the press, but the respect he showed towards Manchester United, his old team, was a dignified moment. For those who don't know: There's a gentleman's rule in soccer that says it's in good taste to not celebrate if you score against your former club.
Ronaldo Can indeed Count to Five
Date: 3/15/2008
Game: Manchester United @ Derby County
Why did Ronaldo count to five? Was it for scoring on his fifth shot? (No, he scored on his tenth shot this match.) Or does he want to teach his young fans how to count? (Probably not.) A mysterious, but emotional celebration from Ronaldo here. We may never know why Ronaldo counted to five that day.
Row the Real Madrid Boat
Date: 10/22/2011
Game: Real Madrid @ Malaga
Captain Ronaldo shows off his finest moves. Real Madrid would go on to destroy Malaga 4-0.
Vanquishing the Dutch
Date: 6/17/2012
Game: Netherlands @ Portugal
A classic to-the-knees sliding celebration from Ronaldo here, but only after scoring the winning goal in a Euro 2012 match against the Netherlands. A goal which knocked the Dutch out of the tournament.
Ronaldo Never Backs Down
Date: 4/25/2009
Game: Tottenham @ Manchester United
The spring of 2009 was a magical one for Manchester United and Ronaldo. With Liverpool breathing down their backs, they pulled off a string of dramatic wins to seize the EPL title. Ronaldo's diving header against Tottenham and this frenzied celebration proved to be a lasting image from a championship season.
Team Spirit
Date: 1/13/2011
Game: Atletico Madrid @ Real Madrid
Just one big happy Real Madrid family.
All Me Forreal
Date: 8/7/2013
Game: Chelsea @ Real Madrid
The rift between Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho is clearly deeper than we thought. Making a duck-face and egotistically celebrate a pre-season friendly goal in the face of your former manager is as Ronaldo as it gets.
To No One's Surprise, Ronaldo Likes How His Skin Tastes
Date: N/A
Game: N/A
We could try and dissect the personal meaning behind Ronaldo sucking his thumb, or we could all just move on.
It's Really Nothing, I Swear
Date: 11/27/2007
Game: Sporting Lisbon @ Manchester United
Before the *Kanye shrug* we had the *Ronaldo shrug*.
I Love You, Ronaldo
Date: 8/7/2013
Game: Chelsea @ Real Madrid
It's not a goal celebration, but it's a celebration of fanhood. During a Real Madrid-Chelsea friendly in Miami, a rabid Ronaldo fan ran onto the pitch to try and get some love. Many athletes would've either ignored the fan or treated him as some bath-salt ingesting crazy, so credit to Ronaldo for showing some humility here and making this guy's (wet) dream come true. Remember: Football is nothing without fans.
Dancing With the Stars
Date: 1/13/2011
Game: Atletico Madrid @ Real Madrid
Nothing wrong with a little post-penalty jive.
Proof of My Greatness
Date: 8/28/2011
Game: Real Madrid @ Real Zaragoza
En route to a hat-trick against Real Zaragoza, Ronny demanded our admiration. *bows down*
For My Son
Date: 6/21/2012
Game: Portugal @ Czech Republic
After scoring the winning goal in the Euro 2012 quarterfinals, Ronaldo said "para ti" ("for you" in Portuguese) into the camera. While jumpy bloggers and tweeters claimed that he said "Messi," we're going to say that Ronaldo is secure enough about his career to not think about his rival after a big goal, and was instead dedicating the moment to his son.
Keep Calm and Follow Ronaldo to Victory
Date: 4/21/2012
Game: Real Madrid @ Barcelona
El Clasico clashes are always heated, but Ronaldo tried to cool the game off after scoring the winning goal in Barcelona's stadium. His ultimate, "Chill out guys, I'm Ronaldo, we're going to win," moment.