A Super Eagles star is at the centre of a social media exchange with a Real Madrid defender for using his trademark goal celebration while celebrating the Galacticos’ title triumph.
Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface engaged in a playful exchange on social media with Antonio Rudiger, demanded payment for using his goal celebration.
Real Madrid clinch La Liga title: celebrations and triumph
Real Madrid’s triumphant return to the top of Spanish football culminated in a joyous celebration through the streets of Madrid.
Led by manager Carlo Ancelotti and president Florentino Perez, the team paraded the La Liga trophy, marking their reclaiming of the championship from Barcelona.
Despite a comfortable 4-0 victory over Granada with a rotated squad, the celebrations were postponed until after their crucial Champions League semifinal triumph over Bayern Munich.
Champions League final beckons: Focus shifts to European glory
With the domestic title secured, Real Madrid’s attention now turns to the grand stage of the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund on June 1st.
Riding high on their recent successes, including the dramatic semifinal victory, Los Blancos aim to cap off their season with European glory at Wembley Stadium.
Rudiger’s viral celebration
During Real Madrid’s title parade, defender Antonio Rudiger stole the spotlight with a celebration that reverberated across social media. Wearing the iconic the club Jersey, the German defender mimicked Victor Boniface’s iconic goal celeberation
Super Eagles star Boniface and Rudiger’s playful exchange
Following the viral moment, Boniface took to social media to acknowledge Rudiger’s tribute. However, their interaction took a playful turn when jokingly the Super Eagles forward mentioned a fee for Rudiger’s use of his celebration.
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“@toniruediger I charge now for this celebration,”Boniface said.
Rudiger responded, “@boniface_jnr but please in Naira.”
Rudiger has previously recognized Boniface after emulating the striker’s celebration on multiple occasions.
The German defender expressed his appreciation to the Super Eagles star after imitating the striker’s goal celebration during the Germany-Mexico international friendly match.
