Ricky Evans stunned fans at the 2022 PDC World Darts Championship by emulating Cristiano Ronaldo on stage.
The darts star pulled out the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s trademark celebration after both his matches at Alexandra Palace.
Sky SportsEvans replicated Ronaldo’s trademark celebration at Ally Pally[/caption]
‘Rapid’ is a fan favourite on the oche thanks to his fast-paced playing style, even once hitting a 180 in just 2.16 seconds.
His on-stage antics have also won over crowds, with Evans also swapping his ‘YMCA’ walk-on music for Shakin’ Stevens’ ‘Merry Christmas Everyone’ at Ally Pally each year.
The 2022 PDC World Darts Championships were no exception either after Evans saw off Nitin Kumar in the first round.
A brilliant 130 checkout sealed a 3-0 victory before Evans performed Ronaldo’s iconic ‘Siu’ on stage.
He hyped up the crowd by twirling his finger and jumping in the air, with the spectators letting out a ‘Siu’ of their own as he landed.
The celebration has become Ronaldo’s trademark after scoring during his illustrious career.
Having first performed it in 2013, he has since pulled it out following goals for Real Madrid, Juventus, Manchester United, Al-Nassr and Portugal in the 11 years since.
Evans went on to lose to Daryl Gurney in the next round but the pair both performed the celebration once again after their clash.
Firstly, the beaten Evans gave fans one last performance as he left the stage before willing on Gurney to do the same.
The world number 45 has made the third round at Ally Pally three times in his career, must recently at last year’s event.
Sky Sports‘Rapid’ hyped up the crowd before hitting the ‘Siu’[/caption]
He will once again be in action this month after qualifying through the Pro Tour Order of Merit.
This year’s PDC World Darts Championships begin on Sunday, with Evans entering the tournament on day four.
He is set to take on Australia’s Gordon Mathers in the first round on Wednesday.
The winner of their encounter will face sixth seed Dave Chisnall in the second round on December 23.
