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Spain's Thiago Alcantara Ready to Emulate His Famous Brazilian Father Mazinho

It’s one of the most iconic celebrations in football history. Bebeto had just scored Brazil’s second goal in the 3-2 win over the Netherlands at the 1994 World Cup in Dallas. He ran to the touchline, tucked his elbows into his chest and rocked an imaginary baby to commemorate the birth of his son two days earlier.

Team-mates Mazinho and Romario soon joined him. The three of them rocked imaginary babies in unison before breaking off and hugging each other.

Mazinho, full name Iomar do Nascimento, understood the joy of the moment. He already had two boys.