From rocking the cradle to Maradona's crazy eyes after scoring against Greece, Goal recounts the most memorable World Cup celebrations
Brian Laudrup resting coolly on the pitch after scoring against Brazil in 1998, Robbie Keane imitating Robin Hood in 2002 against Saudi Arabia, Bebeto's rock the cradle with Brazil in 1994. Goal rewinds the clock and takes a look back at some of the most memorable and iconic goal celebrations to have taken place during the World Cup.GettyBrian Laudrup vs Brazil | World Cup 1998 Draw me like one of your French girls – or draw me like Brian Laudrup. Scoring a goal against Brazil is never easy, but the Dane oozed coolness and collection after he scored against the Selecao in the 1998 World Cup and simply lay on the pitch, resting on his elbow. Like it was no big deal at all.AdvertisementGettyAndres Iniesta vs Netherlands | World Cup 2010 finalAfter Andres Iniesta scored the winning – and only – goal for Spain's World Cup victory against the Netherlands in the 2010 final in South Africa in the 116th minute, he lifted his shirt to reveal the message underneath: "Dani Jarque siempre con nosotros" ("Dani Jarque, always with us"). The celebration paid tribute to his close friend Daniel Jarque who passed away in 2009.GettyDiego Maradona vs Greece | World Cup 1994Maradona, Argentina's all-time great, running towards you with eyes wild after scoring against Greece, mouth agape, pupils dilating wildly in their sockets, arms gesticulating ferociously. It was the best and worst of moments as Maradona tested positive for ephedrine doping shortly after and was banned from the tournament, with his side eliminated in just the second round.GettyBebeto vs Netherlands | World Cup 1994 Brazil international Bebeto celebrated both his goal against the Netherlands and the birth of his newborn child by doing the rock the cradle motion. It's a trend that has long since been replicated by footballing fathers around the world – such as fellow Brazilian Lucas Leiva when he scored against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in 2011.