Featured Image Credit: ITV
Topics: Liverpool, Soccer Aid
Josh Lawless
Liverpool fans were not happy with Big Zuu after what he did after scoring the winning goal in Soccer Aid at Old Trafford on Sunday.
The rapper, chef and TV personality lined up for the Rest of the World in the UNICEF charity clash - which raised £15 million to help underprivileged children around the world.
England raced into a 3-0 lead courtesy of goals from Wayne Rooney, Toni Duggan and Jermain Defoe, who then bagged again after pantomime villain Carlos Tevez had struck twice.
Cupping his ear every time he found the net, former Manchester City and United striker Tevez did not take the contest lightly - bagging a further two to take his tally to four and make it 4-4.
Advert
But it was Zuu, real name, Zuhair Hassan who popped up with the winner - squeezing a left-footed striker past Paddy McGuinness at the near post in the 84th minute to complete a remarkable comeback and bring the trophy back to the Rest of the World.
The 29-year-old, cousin of rapper AJ Tracey, was mobbed his teammates as he wheeled away with celebration.
In complete euphoria at his heroics, Zuu then performed Cristiano Ronaldo's 'Siuu' celebration in front of the fans in attendance.
Advert
However, given he is a huge Liverpool supporter, fans of the Premier League champions were critical of him mimicking a former Manchester United star and aired their thoughts on X.
One fan fumed: "Big Zuu doing the Ronaldo celebration at old Trafford ffs. Can’t wait to see him next when Liverpool get to a final."
A second said: "Big Zuu is such a fake Liverpool fan doing the Suiii [sic] as his celebration at OT lol."
Advert
A third wrote: "Big Zuu doing the siuuu at OT as a Liverpool fan is crazy."
Another added: "Big Zuu the supposed Liverpool fan doing Ronaldo’s celebration at Old Trafford."
Having featured regularly in Soccer Aid in recent times, Zuu had predicted he would find the net and was overjoyed in a post-match interview.
'I'm up there with the greats," he said on ITV.
Advert
"Schmeichel told me I owed him a goal, because I signed the badge.
"I don't care if it's Paddy. I don't care if it's David James or Joe Hart, no likey, no lighty."