Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Nani "death leap"
New Manchester United star Nani has promised to bring brilliant goals to England — and with them his trademark "death leap."The £14 million midfield ace earned a reputation at Sporting Lisbon for his scoring feats and his unique twisting somersault celebration.
Nani, 20, revealed he learned the trick as a child by practising capoeira, a Brazilian martial art.
Nani said: "When I was a kid I did capoeira. As I couldn't do both that and football, I had to leave it.
"But now when I score a fantastic goal I celebrate it with a death leap. I hope to be able to do it many times in the Premiership."
