Richard Ríos was the big name in Palmeiras’ victory against Santos in a classic that took place this Wednesday (22/01), in Vila Belmiro, for Paulistão. The Colombian scored the second goal of Alviverde’s 2-1 victory, coming from behind.
The Palmeiras player’s celebration caught attention. Understand the reason.
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What was Richard Ríos’ provocation?
In Santos’ first goal, scored by Guilherme, the player imitated Neymar and made a signature gesture. The Peixe athlete did not confirm that it was for the star, but it was understood.
When scoring Palmeiras’ winning goal, Ríos made the same signature gesture. Some fans understood that this would be a form of provocation both for Neymar’s arrival and for Guilherme’s goal.
In the post-game interview, he was asked what it meant. Ríos denied that it was some kind of provocation.
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– It’s a celebration for my nephew. He’s tiny. It’s a Colombian thing. He asked that if he scored a goal, I would celebrate like this – said the player.
See the fans’ reaction to Ríos’ celebration
richard rios lay down and rolled around today in Vila Belmiro
put the money in his pocket
scored the winning goal
and sent a provocation to NeymarCRACK!
— ᴍᴀᴛʜᴇᴜs 🇮🇹 (@mat__andrade)
ships showing the middle finger
Thalys teasing the crowd
richard rios making fun of neymarFINALLY, PALMEIRAS RETURNED TO PROVOKE IN THE CLASSICS
— ᴍᴀᴛʜᴇᴜs 🇮🇹 (@mat__andrade)
SIGN IT, NEYMAR!
Richard Rios indoctrinating Vila Belmiro!— #MILGRAU2024™ (@parmeramilgrau)
