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Hugo Sánchez was the first notable exponent of which type of goal celebration?

  • Backflip

  • Doing the Robot

  • Knee slide

  • Finger wag

Answer

Backflip, where a player flips backward in the air after scoring a goal, was first introduced in world football by Hugo Sánchez, a Mexican striker. This acrobatic goal celebration became a signature move of Sánchez, gaining popularity and inspiring other players to perform similar celebrations in the sport.
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