Rasmus Hojlund’s Bold Move: Imitates Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘Siuu’ Celebration
During a thrilling Nations League encounter between Portugal and Denmark, Manchester United’s rising star, Rasmus Hojlund, made headlines not just for his winning goal, but for his audacious celebration. The Danish striker, playing against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal, netted a crucial 78th-minute goal and immediately broke into Ronaldo’s iconic ‘Siuu’ celebration, right in front of the Portuguese legend himself. This moment has sparked widespread discussion about Ronaldo’s reaction and the young striker’s confidence.
This Nations League goal marks Hojlund’s continued resurgence in form. Just days prior, he scored in Manchester United’s dominant 3-0 victory over Leicester City. Before this recent scoring spree, however, the 21-year-old had endured a frustrating 22-game goal drought for his club, Manchester United. Adding to the narrative around his celebrations, Hojlund had already drawn attention for his celebration against Leicester, and his decision to perform Ronaldo’s signature ‘Siuu’ in Copenhagen injected a playful, yet potentially provocative, element into the Portugal vs Denmark match.
Ronaldo’s Stoic Reaction: Annoyance or Acknowledgment?
Cameras immediately focused on Cristiano Ronaldo after Hojlund’s ‘Siuu’ celebration. The Portuguese icon was seen with his hands on his hips, observing the scene. Was it a sign of annoyance at conceding a goal and having his celebration mimicked, or was it perhaps a subtle acknowledgement of the young striker’s admiration? Ronaldo, at 40 years old, still harbors ambitions to represent Portugal in the 2026 World Cup and remains a key figure for coach Roberto Martinez. However, after a goalless Euro 2024 campaign, questions are being raised about the longevity of Ronaldo’s role as Portugal’s primary goal scorer, especially with emerging talents like Hojlund making their mark.
Hojlund performed Ronaldo’s trademark celebration after scoring for Denmark (Image: Twitter / UEFA)
Looking ahead, Hojlund will be eager to extend his goal-scoring form for Manchester United throughout the rest of the season. Prior to his recent goals, the young striker faced considerable pressure due to his goal drought, with some suggesting alternatives for the lead striker role at Old Trafford. While his future as United’s undisputed number one striker is still to be cemented, Hojlund has expressed his commitment to the club.
Hojlund’s admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo is well-documented. He has openly stated that Ronaldo is his idol, making scoring against a team featuring his hero, and celebrating in such a manner, an even more significant personal moment. In a recent interview with Danish media outlet DR, Hojlund emphasized, “Cristiano is everything to me. I fell in love with football because of Cristiano, I became a Manchester United fan because of Cristiano… I wanted to be Cristiano.” This deep respect adds another layer to his decision to perform the ‘Siuu’ celebration, transforming it from a mere imitation into a tribute.
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