Rasmus Hojlund is making headlines after a spirited performance in which he scored the winning goal for Denmark against Portugal, ending his 13-game goal drought. The young striker's celebration, inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic ‘Siuuu’ move, caught the attention of fans and media alike, especially with Ronaldo on the pitch during the match.

Following the game, which ended in a 1-0 victory for Denmark, Hojlund quickly sought to clarify his intentions regarding the celebration. He emphasized that his actions were not meant as a taunt towards the 40-year-old football icon.

“I have the utmost respect for Cristiano Ronaldo,” Hojlund explained to Danish media outlet Bold.dk after the match. “He has always been my idol. It’s not about mocking him; I just wanted to celebrate a significant moment for me. Scoring against him and Portugal is a dream come true.”

The 22-year-old forward reminisced about how he became a fan of Ronaldo back in 2009 when he witnessed him score a remarkable free-kick. The legendary forward has been a source of inspiration for Hojlund throughout his career. “Even though it might seem a bit ambiguous, I can’t express how amazing it felt to score and walk away as the winner against the world’s best player,” he added.

The match marked a critical moment as Denmark took the lead in their UEFA Nations League quarter-final, with the return leg set for Sunday. Ronaldo, on the other hand, aimed to add to his incredible tally of 135 international goals—a record that continues to grow as he chases the monumental target of 1,000 goals across club and country.

While Hojlund's current international tally stands at a humble seven goals, he is just at the beginning of his career and has plenty of time to establish himself. Nights like this, where he scores against his idol and also faces his Manchester United teammates Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes, could serve as motivation for Hojlund as he seeks to carve out his own legacy in the sport.

Stay tuned as we follow both players' journeys in the beautiful game, where the rising star Hojlund aims to leave his mark alongside his idol, Ronaldo!