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Ronaldo's Shadow: Hojlund Clashes with Portugal Coach
2 Oct
Summary
- Rasmus Hojlund shoved Portugal coach Jorge Jesus after a match.
- The incident occurred following Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from the team.
- Hojlund has frequently cited Ronaldo as his childhood idol.
Apostle Jorge Jesus, the new manager of the Portugal national team, faced online criticism after Cristiano Ronaldo's exit. Tensions appeared to escalate during a match against Denmark when Rasmus Hojlund, a player who has often expressed admiration for Ronaldo, seemingly shoved Jesus. This interaction occurred shortly after Portugal's 2-4 defeat.
Footage revealed Hojlund pushing Jesus away during a post-game handshake, speaking angrily before departing. Online reactions to Hojlund's behavior were mixed, with some criticizing his actions as disrespectful and childish, while others speculated that Jesus might have said something provocative. Some observers interpreted the push as potentially playful.
Hojlund has previously identified Cristiano Ronaldo as his idol, even celebrating with Ronaldo's signature celebration in 2025. He clarified at the time that the celebration was an homage to his icon, not a mockery.
