Rasmus Hojlund scores for Denmark but Portugal wins 4-2

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Rasmus Hojlund scores for Denmark but Portugal wins 4-2
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Rasmus Hojlund scored a goal for Denmark against Portugal in a Nations League match on October 2, leveling the score at 2-2 in the 53rd minute. Hojlund dedicated the goal to his idol, Cristiano Ronaldo, who had departed the Portuguese team earlier that day following a contentious interaction with head coach Jorge Jesus. Despite Hojlund's effort, Portugal secured a 4-2 victory with goals from Vitinha and Joao Felix in the second half. Hojlund, now with Napoli, has scored twice in three Nations League appearances and expressed admiration for Ronaldo, emphasizing his impact on his career.

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  • •Hojlund scored Denmark's equalizer in the 53rd minute.
  • •Portugal won the match 4-2 after a second-half comeback.
  • •Ronaldo left the Portugal camp amid controversy prior to the match.
  • •Hojlund has 15 goals for Denmark in international play.
  • •The match took place in the Nations League on October 2.
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1Former Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund scored for Denmark against Portugal before dedicating his goal to his idol, Cristiano Ronaldo, who earlier in the day had left the Portuguese camp amid...

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