Højlund: Wasn’t mocking ‘idol’ Ronaldo with ‘Siu’

Ritual Said that he was not trying to joke Cristiano Ronaldo After performing the famous ‘SIU’ festival of Portuguese Star after his winning target for Denmark against Portugal in Copenhagen on Thursday.

Hoslund came out of the bench to score in the 78th minute, so that Denmark won 1-0 in the first phase of the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals. After finding the net, the Manchester United Striker ran towards the corner and performed the celebration, while the man saw it famous.

“This is for my idol,” Hojland told Danish Broadcaster TV 2 after the game. “It was not to make fun of him. He has such a great impact on me and my football career. Perhaps it is a bit ambitious, but to score against him and Portugal, it is very big.

“I remember he was scoring from a free kick in 2011 when I went to watch the match, and I have been a huge Cristiano fan since then.”

Hoslund struggled to find a net for Manchester United this season, where Ronaldo won the first of five of its Ballon D’ORS in 2008.

Another current man united player, Christian ericasenDenmark could be given a lead from penalty spot in 24th minute but Portugal goalkeeper Diaogo costa Dived for his right to save the effort.

The midfielder had replaced 12 penalty for Denmark and did not miss one since 2016.

Ronaldo extended its record of international appearance to 218, but did not add its record scoring tally of 135 international goals.

Information from The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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