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WATCH: 'Tu eres mi idolo!' - Panama's Cecilio Waterman surprises Arsenal legend Thierry Henry with goal celebration hug after stunning USMNT in Nations League

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<p>Panama's Cecilio Waterman pulled a rare double-stunner at SoFi Stadium Thursday, delivering a dagger to the U.S. national team's run in the CONCACAF Nations League and then surprising France and Arsenal legend Thierry Henry in a post-goal celebration.</p><p>Waterman scored an incredible finish against Matt Turner in the 94th minute to seal the game against the U.S. and immediately spotted Henry sitting on the broadcast set. He jumped into the stands, climbed on the broadcast set, all to the amazement of the CBS broadcast crew. He then hugged Henry and exclaimed, "Tu eres mi idolo!"</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">TU ERES MI ÍDOLO TU ERES MI ÍDOLO <a href="https://t.co/q6EcfRxb4c">pic.twitter.com/q6EcfRxb4c</a></p>— Concacaf Nations League (@CNationsLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/CNationsLeague/status/1902893562552893881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WATCH THE CELEBRATION

<p>Reacting to the experience, Henry called it one of the best moments of his legendary career and also the most unique goal celebration he's ever seen. Waterman has a well-traveled club career, playing for 11 teams across Central and South America. He has 11 goals in 41 caps for Panama.</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“Last night, they asked me who my childhood idol was, and I said Thierry Henry… I scored, saw you, and knew I had to come say hi.” <br><br>Cecilio Waterman shares the story behind his celebration with Thierry Henry and shares what to expect from Panama in the <a href="https://twitter.com/CNationsLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CNationsLeague</a> final 🇵🇦 <a href="https://t.co/gEqdCO4jIj">pic.twitter.com/gEqdCO4jIj</a></p>— Golazo America (@GolazoAmerica) <a href="https://twitter.com/GolazoAmerica/status/1902900864303632415?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Panama advance to the Nations League finale Sunday, while the USMNT will play in the third-place game.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR PANAMA?

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The Panamanian forward shocked the legendary Frenchman by leaping on the broadcast set to celebrate with him

WATCH: &apos;Tu eres mi idolo!&apos; - Panama&apos;s Cecilio Waterman surprises Arsenal legend Thierry Henry with goal celebration hug after stunning USMNT in Nations League

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