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The ‘Paradinha’ Penalty Move: How It Makes Stars Look Cool or Silly

The ‘paradinha’ is a brief pause before taking a penalty kick, first popularized by Pelé.

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Key Points

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‘Paradinha’ means ‘little stop’ in Portuguese.

It is used during a penalty, a one‑on‑one shot at goal.

The goal is to distract the goalkeeper and showcase confidence.

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Neymar later used it, trying to add flair and keep the goalkeeper guessing.

Depending on the execution, it can appear impressive or a bit goofy.

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penalty

a single kick awarded after a foul near the goal

confidence

feeling sure about one’s ability

goofy

silly or funny in a light‑hearted way

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