Cristiano Ronaldo Sends Message to Rasmus Højlund After Manchester United Star Copies His Celebration
Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a strong message after Manchester United striker Rasmus Højlund copied his famous celebration during Denmark’s 1-0 victory over Portugal in the Nations League quarter-final first leg.
Højlund, who has always admired Ronaldo, scored in the 78th minute to give Denmark a crucial win at Parken Stadium on Thursday night. The goal came after Christian Eriksen missed a first-half penalty, making Højlund the hero of the night.
After the match, Ronaldo took to Instagram to remind everyone that the battle isn’t over yet. He wrote:
After Denmark’s 1-0 victory over Portugal in the Nations League quarter-final first leg, Cristiano Ronaldo addressed the outcome on Instagram, stating: “We have 90 minutes to turn around. Roll on Portugal!”
In the match, Danish striker Rasmus Højlund scored the decisive goal in the 78th minute and celebrated by emulating Ronaldo’s iconic “siuu” celebration. Højlund, a long-time admirer of Ronaldo, clarified that his celebration was a tribute to his idol, not an act of mockery. He expressed that Ronaldo has been his inspiration since childhood, influencing his passion for football and his commitment to training.
The second leg of the quarter-final is scheduled to take place in Lisbon, where Portugal will aim to overturn the deficit and advance to the semi-finals.
