Brazil’s Zaneratto Pays Tribute to Ronaldo at Women’s World Cup, Hits Siuu and ‘Sleep’ Celebrations

• Bia Zaneratto paid tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo at the ongoing Women's World Cup
• The 29-year-old was among the scorers in Brazil's 4-0 win against Panama
• She finished off a slick Brazilian goal in the demolishing of Panama

In a remarkable display at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, Brazil showcased their dominance against debutants Panama in a one-sided match.

The resounding victory largely hinged on Ary Borges, who secured a hat trick on her debut at the Mundial, and Bia Zaneratto, who added a single goal to seal the deal.

Borges undoubtedly stole the spotlight, not only for her impressive three-goal feat but also for her exceptional contribution in setting up the fourth goal, making her the clear standout player and deserving of the woman-of-the-match title, BBC reports.

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Playing for Racing Louisville in the United States, the 23-year-old attacker made history by claiming the tournament's first hat trick.

However, it wasn't just Borges' performance that caught the attention of fans and media. Her teammate, Bia Zaneratto, added a curious twist to the celebrations.

After scoring a goal in a beautifully crafted Samba-flavored buildup play, the 29-year-old Palmeiras striker decided to pay tribute to Portugal and Al-Nassr superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Zaneratto combined Ronaldo's iconic 'Siuu' and 'sleep' celebrations, creating a unique and eye-catching celebration of her own.

The choice of Zaneratto's celebration quickly spread across social media, with many praising the unmatched influence of the five-time Ballon d'Or recipient and how it transcends gender and international boundaries.

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She will hope for more of such moments. However, the road ahead holds even more formidable challenges, as Brazil's next opponent is France.

Borges scores tournament’s first hattrick

A new star was born in the Brazil women's team as they opened their 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup campaign with a dominant 4-0 win over Panama.

Young attacker, Ary Borges became the star of the Selecao Feminina as she stepped up with a hat-trick to help the soccer-loving nation to a flying start.

Borges earned her first call-up in 2020 and made her debut in 2021 in the 3-1 friendly win over Argentina. She was part of the 2022 Copa America Feminina winning squad.

Source: Legit.ng