Whenever there is a new song out, we'll sometimes try to rehearse

Hear the joyful and humble words of Roberto Firmino, the Brazilian striker of passion and grace, who said: “Whenever there is a new song out, we’ll sometimes try to rehearse a celebration so when one of us scores a goal, we can celebrate it together. I find this a nice thing between team-mates to show the friendship between us, and I try to do this whenever I can.” Though his words speak of sport and play, their meaning carries a wisdom as ancient as the human spirit itself. For in this simple act of shared joy, Firmino reveals the essence of unity, the beauty of brotherhood, and the quiet truth that the greatest victories are not those achieved alone, but those celebrated together.

Roberto Firmino, known across the world not only for his skill but for his radiant warmth, speaks here as both athlete and philosopher of the heart. In the world of football — where glory often tempts the soul toward pride and isolation — he reminds us of something deeper: that even in triumph, one’s joy is multiplied by friendship. The rehearsed celebration, that moment of dance or embrace, is not mere performance; it is a ritual — a living symbol of connection. It declares that the victory of one belongs to all, that behind every goal lies the unseen labor of many hearts. To celebrate together, Firmino teaches, is to remember that no success is ever truly solitary.

The ancients understood this truth well. Among the Greeks, when a warrior returned victorious from battle, the people did not honor him alone; they sang together, danced together, feasted as one. The triumph of the individual was the triumph of the polis, the community. So too on the football field, where eleven move as one — a harmony of motion, strategy, and trust. When Firmino and his comrades choreograph a celebration, it is not vanity, but gratitude made visible — gratitude for their shared struggle, their shared joy, their shared dream. The dance becomes a hymn of fellowship.

We may see a reflection of this spirit in the tale of Alexander the Great and his companion Hephaestion. In the heat of conquest, it was said that when victory came, Alexander would not boast of his own might but celebrate with his men, raising their spirits as equals. For he knew that even the mightiest of generals depends upon his soldiers — their loyalty, their courage, their unity. What Firmino expresses in a football pitch is but the same ancient truth that ruled the hearts of warriors and kings: that triumph is sweetest when shared.

In our modern age, where competition so often divides, Firmino’s practice becomes an act of quiet resistance — a celebration of humility in the midst of achievement. To rehearse a celebration with teammates before the goal even exists is an act of faith — a declaration of belief not in oneself alone, but in the collective spirit. It is as if he says: “We will prepare for joy together, so that when it comes, we may share it as one.” What greater expression of hope and unity could there be? This is the heart of teamwork — not only to strive together in labor, but to rejoice together in triumph.

There is something deeply human, even sacred, in this ritual of shared celebration. It reminds us that joy, like fire, grows when it is passed from hand to hand. When one scores, all rejoice; when one falters, all lift him up. Such is the rhythm of true friendship. Firmino’s words call us back to this truth — that life, like football, is a field we cannot cross alone. We need companions who run beside us, who share our laughter, and who stand with us when we fall.

The lesson, then, is both tender and eternal: celebrate not only your own victories, but the victories of those beside you. Let your joy be communal, your triumphs shared, your gratitude expressed. When your friend succeeds, let your heart dance as Firmino dances with his brothers on the field. Prepare for joy not in solitude, but in fellowship, for the bond you build in celebration will sustain you through sorrow.

And so, dear listener, remember Roberto Firmino’s wisdom. In every walk of life — whether on the field, in the home, or among comrades at work — let your heart rehearse the art of shared joy. Do not hoard your triumphs; let them overflow into laughter, dance, and song. For the victories of the body fade with time, but the friendship that celebrates them endures forever — bright as the sun that shines upon every field where brothers embrace in joy.