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What does Richarlison goal celebration mean as Brazil coach dances with Spurs star at World Cup

Richarlison's pigeon goal celebration is catching on after Brazil went 4-0 up inside 35 minutes against South Korea. Tite's side were already two to the good after Vinicius Jr had stroked them into the lead, before Neymar added one from the spot.

Richarlison, who scored twice against Serbia in the opening group stage match, made it three before the half-hour mark, slotting away a left-footed finish after a brilliant team move. The goals each brought a different dance from the fluid Brazilians and it was celebrated in typical samba style.

Lucas Paqueta added gloss to a stunning first half with a composed volley as the pre-tournament favourites cruised in Qatar.

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Tottenham fans will have been loving what they saw from Richarlison after the forward buried his chance and celebrated in style too. Having already danced with each other for the opening two goals, Richarlison made his way to the dugout to tempt coach Tite into things.

The manager obliged and joined in with Richarlison's trademark pigeon celebration. The origins of his dance come from Brazil and a pop group called Os Perseguidores. After completing his move to Everton he explained the craze, saying: "The pigeon dance came from a group from Rio de Janeiro who had a song in around 2012.

"A trend was started when I did the dance at home. Everyone started copying me."

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