Hojlund accuses Portugal coach of lack of fair play: ‘Didn’t want to look me in the eye’

Rasmus Hojlund has accused Portugal national team head coach Jorge Jesus of a ‘lack of…

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Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 10:46 AM

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Rasmus Hojlund accused Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of lacking fair play after Jesus refused to look him in the eye.
The heated confrontation took place following Denmark's 4-2 Nations League defeat against Portugal.
Hojlund celebrated his goal by imitating Cristiano Ronaldo's celebration as a tribute to his footballing idol.

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Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund has accused Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus of a lack of fair play following a heated post-match altercation. Hojlund confronted Jesus after Denmark's 4-2 Nations League loss to Portugal, patting the coach on the chest because Jesus reportedly refused to look him in the eye.

During the match, Hojlund performed Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic celebration after scoring Denmark's opening goal, explaining it was a tribute to his idol. Hojlund stated that his post-match exchange with Jesus was strictly about respect and had nothing to do with tactical choices.

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Hojlund accuses Portugal coach of lack of fair play: ‘Didn’t want to look me in the eye’

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