According to O Jogo, Danish striker Rasmus Højlund has explained his confrontation with Portugal coach Jorge Jesus during Thursday's Nations League match after Denmark's 1-0 victory over Wales. Denmark defeated Portugal 4-2 in the Nations League, and after Højlund scored, he mimicked Cristiano Ronaldo's celebration. Following the match, he had a tense exchange with Jesus during the post-match handshake on the pitch.

The Napoli striker gently pushed Portugal's national team coach during the post-match handshake. Højlund has now provided clarification, insisting that the push was "completely unrelated" to any dispute between Jesus and Ronaldo.

Højlund stated, "It was because he didn't want to look me in the eye at all. I thought that was a bit unsporting. After a match, you should shake hands properly. I felt a cold touch on my chest, and then he just ignored me. So I said, 'Are you serious?' That's it."

Though this tense moment had nothing to do with Ronaldo, Højlund's celebration after scoring in the 53rd minute was unmistakably a tribute to his idol and a dig at Ronaldo's absence from Portugal's squad before the Copenhagen match: "I know you want headlines, and you can get them with him. I'm not afraid to say that Ronaldo is my biggest idol, and he has always been very important."

Fate led Højlund to join Manchester United in the summer of 2023, shortly after Ronaldo's departure to Al Nassr: "It's funny that I ended up going there six months after he left, almost like taking his place. It's been quite a journey."

Højlund made his hopes for reconciliation between Portugal and Ronaldo clear: "I think he has a great mentality, and I hope Portugal and Ronaldo can resolve their issues, because I believe it would be a shame if the greatest player of all time ended his career this way."

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