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An Argentine commentator was the talk of social media, after he broke out into song following Everton's equaliser in their 1-1 draw with Newcastle.
'El Bambino' Pons is well known for his unique and eccentric style of commentary and he lived up to his reputation while covering the Premier League game at St James' Park.
Newcastle had taken a first-half lead in the fixture through Alexander Isak, but the Toffees were awarded a way back into the game when they given a penalty two minutes from time, following a VAR check on Paul Dummett's foul on Ashley Young.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin then stepped up to slot the spot kick away - netting his first goal in 22 games - earning Everton a vital point in their relegation scrap.
Upon seeing the ball hit the back of the net, ESPN commentator Pons, let out a long goal chant, before breaking out into a new song for the Toffees striker.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin's penalty was met with a rendition of Bella Ciao from a commentator
The striker's penalty was his first goal for the Toffees since the end of of October
The song sung has also been used in TV, movies and is the chant used for Liverpool's Luis Diaz
The song he used was a well-known Italian folk tune called Bella Ciao, and having seen the striker put the ball into the back of the net, incorporated Calvert-Lewin's name into the track.
Although the song has origins dating back to the 19th century, it was been widely used in popular culture across TV, movies and sport.
In 2018 Porto used the tune to ridicule Benfica's failed attempt at winning five league titles in a row, while Brazil fans also adopted the song at the 2018 World Cup to tease rivals Argentina.
It has also been used in chants at Celtic and Liverpool currently use it as their chant for Colombian forward Luis Diaz.
Now Everton fans can use the rendition used by Pons, as a new way of singing Calvert-Lewin's name at Goodison Park.
Calvert-Lewin admitted after the game it was great to be back on the score sheet for Everton
The goal ended the 27-year-old's 1,300-minute wait for a 65th Everton goal after not scoring since the 1-0 win over West Ham at the end of October.
Following the game, Calvert-Lewin admitted it was a great feeling to be back amongst the goals.
He said: 'I felt good like any other penalty I've taken. I decided to take it as if I was on the training pitch.
'It's a great feeling, to go so long without doing it, it can play on your mind at times.
'In the first half we were a little bit unlucky. We need to start putting the ball in the back of the net more regularly.
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