Diogo Jota, the Liverpool forward, has caused a stir with his latest goal celebration during the team's recent victory over West Ham United. While fans were initially confused by Jota's suggestive celebration, it turns out there was a completely innocent explanation.
A Saucy Symbol?
Jota's celebration involved raising his arms above his head and shaping his hands in the form of an upside-down triangle. In several countries, this symbol is seen as racy due to its similarity to a certain female body part.
A Surprise Twist
However, Jota took to Twitter after the match to shed light on the true meaning behind his celebration. In a tweet directed at the official account for EA Sports FC, Jota explained that he was actually imitating the logo for EA FC 24, a popular football video game. The logo also features an upside-down triangle with the game's name inside.
Jota's tweet read: "Another 3 points on the board. Thoughts on my new celebration EA Sports FC?"
A Mixed Reaction
While EA Sports responded to Jota's tweet by retweeting the image with an eyes emoji, some of Jota's fans were less than impressed. One user described the celebration as "awful," although they still acknowledged Jota's talent. Another Liverpool supporter went as far as to say that if Jota continued with FIFA-inspired celebrations, they would "quicksell" him, referring to a feature in the game where unwanted players can be sold swiftly.
It seems that while many fans enjoy both Liverpool and EA FC 24 separately, they weren't keen on the merging of these two worlds in Jota's celebration.
Footballers and Video Games
Jota is not alone in his love for football video games. Many footballers, including Jota's teammates, are known to spend their free time playing both EA FC and Football Manager.
While Jota's celebration caused a momentary stir among fans, it is clear that his intention was innocent. With the explanation now out in the open, fans can go back to appreciating Jota's skills on the pitch.
