The celebration that turned into a nightmare

What looked like a night to remember ended in disaster. Kesley, forward for Grêmio Prudente, scored a goal in the match against Monte Azul in the Copa Paulista, but his celebration quickly became a nightmare. After scoring on a rebound from a saved penalty, the player attempted to imitate Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic celebration… but things went terribly wrong.

In midair, as he launched into the famous “Siuu” jump, Kesley landed awkwardly and immediately grabbed his left knee, visibly in pain and forced to leave the pitch. A gesture usually filled with joy left teammates and rivals stunned.

Medical tests pending

The game ended 1-1, but the result was no longer the main topic — all eyes were on the player’s condition. After the match, Kesley told Brazilian outlet Metrópoles that he still didn’t know the extent of the injury, but he would undergo tests in the coming days to determine the full diagnosis.

Meanwhile, the video of his unfortunate celebration has gone viral. Some took it with humor on social media, while others questioned the need to attempt such physically demanding celebrations in lower-tier competitions.