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PHOTOS: 20 wild goal-scoring celebrations!

March 11, 2014 15:35 IST
Chelsea's Samuel Eto'o (left) celebrates with teammate Eden Hazard after scoring against Tottenham Hotspur during their English Premier League match at Stamford Bridge in London

If, as a viewer and a fan, football can get your adrenaline pumping, imagine the emotions that run through the players!

Riddled with emotions, a player’s ecstasy is seen and at times felt whenever his shot finds the net. One such example came to the fore on Sunday when Samuel Eto’o did the ‘old man’ celebration after scoring against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.

Following his unique goal-scoring celebration, Rediff.com brings you a glimpse of how footballers – male and female – celebrate their goals in their style.

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PHOTOS: 20 wild goal-scoring celebrations!

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David Meyler (right) of Hull City head-butts a flag post as he celebrates after scoring against Sunderland during their FA Cup quarter-final at the KC Stadium in Hull.

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Ryan Flynn of Sheffield United celebrates scoring their first goal during the FA Cup quarter-final against Charton Athletic at Bramall Lane in Sheffield.

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England's Daniel Sturridge (centre) breaks into a jig as he celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during their international friendly match against Denmark at Wembley stadium in London.

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Jay Rodriguez of Southampton celebrates after scoring against Crystal Palace during their English Premier League match at Selhurst Park in London.

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PHOTOS: 20 wild goal-scoring celebrations!

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Schalke 04's Klaas-Jan Huntelaar celebrates a goal against Hoffenheim during their Bundesliga match in Gelsenkirchen.

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PHOTOS: 20 wild goal-scoring celebrations!

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Cardiff City’s Steven Caulker (right) celebrates with Craig Noone after scoring the opening goal against Fulham during their English Premier league match at Cardiff City Stadium, Wales.

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Arsenal's Olivier Giroud (right) celebrates with teammate Mesut Ozil after scoring against Everton during their English FA Cup quarter-final at the Emirates stadium in London.

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PHOTOS: 20 wild goal-scoring celebrations!

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Brendon Santalab (right) of the Western Sydney Wanderers celebrates with goal scorer Shinji Ono during their round 22 A-League match against Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, Australia.

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PHOTOS: 20 wild goal-scoring celebrations!

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Spain's Pedro (right) celebrates with teammate Jordi Alba after scoring against Italy during their international friendly at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid

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PHOTOS: 20 wild goal-scoring celebrations!

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Ali Abbas (right) of Sydney FC celebrates after scoring against Western Sydney Wanderers during the round 22 A-League match at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, Australia. 

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PHOTOS: 20 wild goal-scoring celebrations!

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Gemma Bonner (centre) of England kneels as she celebrates with teammates after scoring against Finland during the Cyprus Cup at GSZ stadium in Larnaca, Cyprus.

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Carlos Tevez of Juventus (centre) celebrates scoring the second goal against AC Milan during the Serie A match at San Siro Stadium in Milan.

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PHOTOS: 20 wild goal-scoring celebrations!

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Archie Thompson of Melbourne Victory celebrates a team goal by kissing his son Axel Thompson during their round 22 A-League match against Central Coast Mariners at AAMI Park in Melbourne, Australia.

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PHOTOS: 20 wild goal-scoring celebrations!

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Brazil's Oscar (left) celebrates with teammates Neymar (centre) and Fred after scoring against South Africa during their international friendly at the First National Bank (FNB) Stadium, also known as Soccer City, in Johannesburg.

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PHOTOS: 20 wild goal-scoring celebrations!

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Samir Nasri of Manchester City celebrates his goal with Edin Dzeko and Sergio Aguero (right) during the League Cup final against Sunderland at Wembley Stadium in London.

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PHOTOS: 20 wild goal-scoring celebrations!

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Ezequiel Schelotto of Parma celebrates after scoring his team’s fourth goal against Atalanta BC during the Serie A match at Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia in Bergamo, Italy. 

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PHOTOS: 20 wild goal-scoring celebrations!

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Nikita Parris of England celebrates scoring during the U-23 friendly match against Sweden at la Manga Club in La Manga, Spain.

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PHOTOS: 20 wild goal-scoring celebrations!

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Olympique Lyon's Alexandre Lacazette celebrates after scoring against Chernomorets Odessa during their Europa League match at the Gerland stadium in Lyon. 

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Jesus Navas of Manchester City celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the League Cup Final against Sunderland at Wembley Stadium in London.