The 22-year-old followed up his first-half equaliser against Schalke with a celebration that looked a lot like the one the Juventus star made famous
Marko Grujic says he could not stop himself from replicating Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic celebration after scoring for Hertha Berlin against Schalke on Friday.
The midfielder struck towards the end of the first half to cancel out Yevhen Konoplyanka's early opener and marked the occasion with a jump and a shout while spreading his arms out.
It looked very similar to the trademark style in which Juventus star Ronaldo revels in his goals, but the 22-year-old, on loan from Liverpool until the end of the season, says he did not plan to copy the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.
"Pure emotion. I could not control it, it just happened like that," he said to Bild.
However, the Serbia international admits the 33-year-old is a big inspiration to him, even if he thinks Barcelona star Lionel Messi is the best in the world.
"I look up to Ronaldo," he added. "He is a great role model for me because he works obsessively on his development.
"I love to live as professionally as possible and to prioritise everything else after it. Messi may be the more talented player, but Ronaldo has worked it all out."
Grujic has not had many chances to celebrate like Ronaldo since joining the German side, as the strike in the 2-2 draw with Schalke was just his second goal for the team currently sitting seventh in the Bundesliga.
Ronaldo, on the other hand, is second in the Serie A goal charts with 15 from 21 appearances while Juve hold an 11-point lead at the summit of the Italian top flight.
KDOT
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Grujic must have been watching Khama Billiat
T_J_2005
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cr7 is the best
Losaceorsu
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i don't care if you say Messi is the best what is Ronaldo is talented let's see Messi 5 ballon'do Ronaldo 5 balloon 'do cr7 5 champions leagues and Messi 4 champions leagues, Ronaldo with a trophy in his country so who is the best now it's about big trophies
Siwale
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i always wait for that celebration from CR7 his the best for me
Siwale
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continue doing it cause most of these players fight the temptation of doing classic CR 7 celebration
vfc1
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i said that "this small kid" you described had the same opinions as the players 8n your long list you wrote that comment like he was not a messi fan
ok my mistake
smith09
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you are actualy jelous coz they were former teamate of ronaldo but still they choose messi as the best player
nigga really 😂😂🤣🤣😭😭🤣😂
Neefehmie99
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I love all CR7 goal celebrations
Dodcampns
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He said more talented so that means messi is the best player than ronaldo
No everyone knows Messi has more talent than Ronaldo. But Ronaldo is a lot more hardworking that Messi, and that’s what makes CR7 the best. Just because you have talent doesn’t make you the best.
Michealsegun
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Dats what we all saying this writer said something annoying!!!! He said d player said messi is d best in the world.. And from the quote it said messi may be d more talented but ronaldo has worked it out.. I thought u wer meant to give us football news not further increase d messi ronaldo arguments..
ahmibr
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i admit that ronaldo is an inspiration for all the young footballers who want become the best
i said that "this small kid" you described had the same opinions as the players 8n your long list you wrote that comment like he was not a messi fan
vfc1
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he also said messi was the best but he looks up to ronaldo as well read the article before commenting
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i admit that ronaldo is an inspiration for all the young footballers who want become the best
ahmibr
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rooney,lampard,gerrard,zalatan,maldini, ronaldhino,scholes,ronaldo lima etc.. says messi is the best who care about your grujic opinion he is a small kid in front of all these legends😅😅😅😅😅
he also said messi was the best but he looks up to ronaldo as well read the article before commenting
Bigmullar
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It's good to copy G.O.A.T 🐐
Show-Runner
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Even I Like Ronaldo's Celebration.Its So Cool. Sometimes I Do It In My Home And My Mom Says I'm Mental(She Doesn't Watch Football)😂😂😂
vfc1
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all those players are and will always be jealous of Cristiano. Rooney lampar Gerrard scholes spent all their career in epl then a boy who only spent 6 years in the league is more admired than they are so htf u think they feel and I ain't even gon start with the others
you are actualy jelous coz they were former teamate of ronaldo but still they choose messi as the best player
Muolno
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keep on doing it in training u will be motivated to score more goals
smith09
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rooney,lampard,gerrard,zalatan,maldini, ronaldhino,scholes,ronaldo lima etc.. says messi is the best who care about your grujic opinion he is a small kid in front of all these legends😅😅😅😅😅
all those players are and will always be jealous of Cristiano. Rooney lampar Gerrard scholes spent all their career in epl then a boy who only spent 6 years in the league is more admired than they are so htf u think they feel and I ain't even gon start with the others
prakashcr7
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Wherever he goes SUUUUIIIIII follows him.❤️❤️🏆 Cristiano Ronaldo and SUUUUIIIIII has better relationship than twilight. 😍
vfc1
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rooney,lampard,gerrard,zalatan,maldini, ronaldhino,scholes,ronaldo lima etc.. says messi is the best who care about your grujic opinion he is a small kid in front of all these legends😅😅😅😅😅
youdekmoz
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He really look for the most inspiration celebration and its suuiiii..At times I feel the same thing when I scored beautiful goal. I want the whole stadium to watch me and later turn to something funny by shooting by buttock out
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Dude quaresma scored in incredible goal!
yowcilorsy
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Can someone find me where he said Messi was the best player?
He said more talented so that means messi is the best player than ronaldo
Dodcampns
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Looking for it either, it’s so obvious AF is owned and controlled by some biased barcelona and Messi fans...don’t come at me.
Exactly what I’m thinking.. seems suspicious.
segxxzmichael
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Can someone find me where he said Messi was the best player?
Looking for it either, it’s so obvious AF is owned and controlled by some biased barcelona and Messi fans...don’t come at me.
goetzemario
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there will be a huge young talents for us in the next season... Klopp will definitely sort it out who will join the first team squad.. Harry Wilson Rafael Camacho Curtis Jones Marko Grujic Hoever Nathaniel Phillips Ben woodburn Kamil Grabara Kaomin Kelleher
EminenceBASIT
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He really look for the most inspiration celebration and its suuiiii..At times I feel the same thing when I scored beautiful goal. I want the whole stadium to watch me and later turn to something funny by shooting by buttock out
Divyansh26
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Wasn’t he klopp’s first signing??
yeah u r right😊
Dodcampns
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Can someone find me where he said Messi was the best player?
Divyansh26
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I am happy to hear that as a Liverpool fan that we have so many great talents and that to young out on loan and it's good to see that they have been in decent touch since then 😊......Be it him or Wilson they all are just phenomenal and i just can't wait to see them in the team soon in next season......... In Klopp we trust ...... YNWA😊
citizens
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we’re waiting for you Grujic
Edmunder
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Been tearing it at Berlin, there coach said he is the best midfielder the club has had in 20 years
likenjuo
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I totally forgot we still had Grujic. Was pretty good a few pre seasons ago
fdisk
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I want him in our midfield tbh.
tanya forgwe
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Nice one
typhoone
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Wasn’t he klopp’s first signing??
overthing
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Kloop rates him that's why he got him to sign a new deal before he went out on loan
Ergantekehe
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If he carry’s on yeah mate but didn’t really rate him the times he played for the reds
pensive
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More of this and you bring him back and play him. He’s 6’4 and so elegant on the ball.
Curry3030
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No suitors, he staying at Liverpool.
chidesco1
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Ronaldo will be proud of you.
chidesco1
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Liverpool still have gun powers out on loan that will soon return. Marko grujic, harry Wilson, Ben woodburn. We're going to keep competing for years. #YNWA
ayushjuve
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It is common to copy a legend