London:A viral video has ignited widespread speculation after Cristiano Ronaldo scored the decisive penalty in Portugal’s 2-1 victory over Croatia in the FIFA World Cup last-32 in Toronto.
The clip, captured during the live broadcast moments before Ronaldo stepped up to take the penalty, has drawn intense attention from fans and online sleuths.
Many social media users claim the Portuguese captain quietly said “Bismillah” (“In the name of Allah”) to himself before striking the ball, suggesting it was part of his pre-kick routine to steady his focus.
The footage has fueled online debate, with some fans wondering whether Ronaldo’s years playing in Saudi Arabia have influenced his habits and expressions.
However, there is no verified evidence confirming exactly what Ronaldo said, and the viral clip remains open to interpretation.
The truth about the latest internet viral clip lies not in some sort of religious beliefs but in a common psychological ritual that most people don’t even have awareness about.
A detailed analysis of the source material shows that the 41-year-old forward inhaled large, deep breaths while repeating rhyming motivational statements during his regularly held preparation regimen before taking his shots at goal.
While Football fans all around the world believe that he shouted the statement twice for his fortune in his penalty shootout game but has not received any formal statement. According to many Football fans, due to playing 3+ years in Al Nassr, he might be familiar with some of the Arabic words, so, as to speak, he uses them instinctively.
Source : Sunday Guardian