France v Argentina: Round of 16 - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
As soon as Kylian Mbappe scores a goal, he celebrates by crossing his arms. It is a gesture that oozes confidence and is one of the most iconic celebrations in the world right now. Mbappe has revealed in a biography titles Mbappe that the celebration, in fact, has been stolen from his brother Ethan.
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The Frenchman first used the celebrations during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Finals game against Borussia Dortmund, when he was a Monaco player. Mbappe has two versions of the celebration, one in which he slides with his arms crossed and the other, very recent, where he jumps and drops with his arms crossed.
#5 Lionel Messi - Sky
FC Barcelona v Real Valladolid CF - La Liga
Much like the maestro himself, Messi's celebration is humble and inspiring. The Argentinean, after scoring a goal, points a finger of both hands towards the sky. It's his customary celebration after finding the back of the net and there's a heartwarming story behind it.
The Barcelona player dedicates every goal to his departed grandmother, Celia Olivera Cuccittini, who was a huge influence in Messi's path to becoming a footballer. Messi's grandmother passed away in 1998, before she could see her grandson take over the world and become the greatest footballer of all times. So now, every time the little genius scores, he remembers her and thanks her for encouraging him to play as a child.
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