In Copenhagen, where Portugal opened Jorge Jesus’s tenure with a 4-2 Nations League victory over Denmark on Thursday, the final whistle brought an unexpected moment involving the new coach and Rasmus Hojlund.
Hojlund, who scored Denmark’s second goal, had already drawn attention during the match by celebrating in Cristiano Ronaldo’s familiar style: the leap and “Siu” shout associated with the Portugal captain. The Danish forward has previously made no secret of his admiration for Ronaldo, who started in Jesus’s first game in charge of the national side.
After the match, Jesus walked onto the pitch to greet Hojlund. The forward initially acknowledged the gesture, but then moved the coach’s hand away and gave him a light push to the chest. Jesus responded with a smile, and the exchange ended without an argument or further confrontation.
The incident was caught by television cameras and quickly circulated online. Jesus, meanwhile, declined to discuss Ronaldo after Portugal’s win in the Danish capital.
