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Cristiano Ronaldo's influence is unmatched! Olympic athletes are already hitting the 'Suiii' celebration as Japan's Yuji Nishida copies CR7

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<p>During the 2024 Olympics, which began this weekend, Japan's Yuji Nishida paid tribute to Al-Nassr and Portugal star Ronaldo with a 'Suiii' celebration after scoring a point in volleyball. Of course, the celebration has been seen in multiple sports but it is always traced back to the ex-Real Madrid and Manchester United legend.</p>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Japanese volleyball player Yuji Nishida doing the Siuuu at the <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Olympic2024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Olympic2024</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Volleyball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Volleyball</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Ronaldo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ronaldo</a> influence is unreal <a href="https://t.co/4HQRBaCXtH">pic.twitter.com/4HQRBaCXtH</a></p>— 33rendonSV5 (@BrendonSebF1Fan) <a href="https://x.com/BrendonSebF1Fan/status/1817117028118835257?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>Ronaldo's influence is undoubtedly astonishing but he has somewhat struggled to live up to his own standards in recent months. At the European Championship, he was twice reduced to tears, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/portugal-player-ratings-vs-slovenia-euro-2024/blt015a85727e227473" target="_blank">first after missing a penalty</a>, and then following <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/portugal-player-ratings-vs-france-euro-2024-cristiano-ronaldo-show-joao-felix/blt98b06e4aeb8b96fd" target="_blank">Portugal's exit at the hands of France.</a></p>

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<p>Ronaldo is preparing for the new season. He has yet to win a trophy for Al-Nassr but will hope to change that this season.</p>

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Cristiano Ronaldo's influence is unmatched! Olympic athletes are already hitting the 'Suiii' celebration as Japan's Yuji Nishida copies CR7 | Goal.com India

Cristiano Ronaldo&apos;s influence has extended to the Olympics, with an athlete hitting his iconic &apos;Suiii&apos; celebration over the weekend.

Cristiano Ronaldo&apos;s influence is unmatched! Olympic athletes are already hitting the &apos;Suiii&apos; celebration as Japan&apos;s Yuji Nishida copies CR7

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