"Instead of the 'Hou' celebration, a bizarre hand gesture! Why?" Ronaldo's 'abnormal behavior' after the championship raises suspicion... Fans ask, "Is it some kind of mysterious ritual?"

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Cristiano Ronaldo (41, Al Nassr), who achieved his first league title since joining Saudi Arabia, performed a strange celebration, raising doubts among fans.

Global sports specialist 'Bein Sports' reported on the 23rd (Korea time) that "after securing the Saudi Pro League title, Ronaldo made a unique gesture of unknown meaning in front of the trophy, sparking all kinds of speculation among fans."

On the 22nd (Korea time), Ronaldo scored a multi-goal performance in the final 34th round home match against Damac held at Al Awal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, leading his team to a 4-1 victory.

With this, Al Nassr secured the regular league title by overtaking Al Hilal by two points. Al Nassr, which became the Saudi league champion for the first time in seven years since the 2018-2019 season, lifted its 10th trophy overall.

Ronaldo finally won his first major league title since entering Saudi Arabia in 2023. Until now, Ronaldo's only championship experience in Saudi Arabia was the 2023 Arab Club Championship in June.

The media reported that "after the championship, Ronaldo, who shed tears, stared quietly at the trophy and performed a series of unusual movements. It was a rather calm and contemplative gesture, far removed from his usual dynamic 'Hou (Siuuu)' celebration or explosive cheers." In fact, Ronaldo held the trophy with an awkward expression and then made a strange motion of pointing here and there with his hand.

Regarding this unfamiliar behavior, fans are offering various interpretations. The media stated, "The most dominant opinion is 'emotional liberation' from numerous criticisms and pressures. Until now, despite Ronaldo's overwhelming individual scoring records, he has faced doubts about his inability to lead his team to a championship. Fans analyzed that this celebration was a silent response to the strict gaze directed at him and the massive expectations."

It further added, "Ronaldo has not yet revealed the true meaning of this celebration. His iconic gesture, which finally brought his team to the top by activating his goal-scoring prowess at a decisive moment, has become another hot topic of debate among football fans worldwide."

Meanwhile, Ronaldo, who held the Saudi league championship trophy, will participate in the 2026 FIFA North American World Cup as a member of the Portuguese national team. With this, he will step onto the World Cup finals stage for the sixth consecutive time, from the 2006 Germany tournament to North America.

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