Player injured while attempting Ronaldo's 'Siu' celebration

Celebrations in football are meant to be moments of joy, but for Gremio Prudente forward Kelsey, his celebratory moment turned into painful mishap in 2025.

In Copa Paulista action against Monte Azul, Kelsey had just scored a penalty in the 78th minute to tie the match at 1-1.

The goal should have sparked elation, but the excitement quickly turned into a misfortune.

Kelsey attempted the signature “Siu” celebration made famous by Cristiano Ronaldo: a jump with a 360-degree spin, landing with arms extended forward.

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But as he came down, he seemed to put one foot down before the other, overstressing his leg.

He buckled instantly and fell to the ground in visible pain, leaving teammates, opponents, and fans stunned.

This wasn’t the first time an athlete suffered an injury while attempting the risky move.

Experts caution that the celebration can easily backfire, urging players to stay grounded while celebrating.

There’s no immediate word on the severity of Kelsey’s injury. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, leaving Gremio Prudente atop Group 1 in the first round with nine points—just one point ahead of Monte Azul.

LESÃO BIZARRA!

Kesley, do Grêmio Prudente, marca gol, vai comemorar ao estilo CR7 e acaba torcendo o joelho!😱 https://t.co/y0mnbSfxh1 pic.twitter.com/8BuXs9BMRL

— 1902futebol (@1902futebol) July 16, 2025