As Denmark won against Portugal in the Nations League, there were some amazing things happened on the pitch. Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund who scored the winner in the game pulled out Ronaldo’s celebration in front of him and this has become a meme material for all the social media influencers and pages. However, the striker himself revealed the reason behind pulling out this celebration.
Denmark pulled off a thrilling victory against Portugal in the UEFA Nations League, and one moment from the match has taken social media by storm. Danish striker Rasmus Højlund, who netted the winning goal, celebrated in a way that caught everyone’s attention—by mimicking Cristiano Ronaldo’s signature celebration right in front of the Portuguese legend.
The moment instantly went viral, with fans and influencers turning it into meme material. Many speculated that Højlund was mocking Ronaldo, but the Manchester United forward quickly clarified his intentions.
“He’s my idol! I wasn’t making fun of him,” Højlund explained after the match. “Cristiano had a huge impact on me and my football career. Scoring against him and against Portugal is something huge.”
Despite the online buzz, the Danish striker’s tribute to Ronaldo was a sign of admiration rather than disrespect.
