Cristiano Ronaldo has responded to Rasmus Hojlund after the Man United striker copied his famous celebration in Denmark's 1-0 win over Portugal.
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Hojlund scored the winner off the benchRonaldo: "It is an honour"CR7 hopes to repay the favour in the second legFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Ronaldo was flattered by Hojlund's celebration, acknowledging the youngster's admiration of his career. Never one to be outdone, the ex-Real Madrid man said he hoped he would be the one to 'siu' in the return leg.
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Hojlund came off the bench to score the only goal in the first leg. The 22-year-old insisted he meant no disrespect in copying the celebration of a man he described as his idol and Ronaldo has now responded.
WHAT CRISTIANO RONALDO SAID
Ronaldo said: "It's no problem for me. I know it wasn't out of direspect. It is not only him who does my celebration around the world.
I'm smart enough to understand that. For me it is an honour. I hope to do it in front of him tomorrow [on Sunday]. It will be good. I'm glad he likes my celebration."
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As Ronaldo hinted, both men's attention will immediately turn to the second leg of that UEFA Nations League quarter final tie. Denmark will take a one-goal lead to Lisbon as they look to advance to the semi finals.






