Respect Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal Falls 4-1 to Denmark as Fans Rally Behind £72m Man Utd Striker

November 15, 2026 sportnow Fans of CRISTIANO RONALDO expressed their frustration with Portugal following a heavy loss to Denmark in their first match after the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s international retirement.

The 41-year-old Ronaldo concluded a remarkable 23-year tenure with the national team after a public fallout with manager Jorge Jesus during last month’s international break.

The Al-Nassr forward was left disappointed after being benched in Norway, even walking out on the team before alleging that Jesus broke promises multiple times, including failing to publicly clear the Manchester United legend’s name.

The Real Madrid icon elaborated in a nearly 2,000-word message on social media where he stated he approved an eight-point statement for the manager to issue as a public apology that was never delivered.

Portugal’s post-Ronaldo era began with a Nations League match against Denmark in Braga.

However, the match turned disastrous as they suffered a 4-1 defeat at home.

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Jesus’ team was down at halftime after ex-Tottenham player Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg converted a penalty.

Napoli’s Rasmus Hojlund then continued his resurgence, scoring twice after a difficult three-year period at United, where he was acquired for a hefty £72 million in 2023.

Joachim Andersen from Fulham rounded off the visitors’ stunning victory before Portugal managed a consolation goal from Bernardo Silva during stoppage time.

Ronaldo’s supporters expressed their outrage and suggested the outcome would have been different had their idol still been in the squad.

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One supporter tweeted: “Never disrespect Cristiano Ronaldo.”

Another commented: “NOW PORTUGUESE FOOTBALL IS OVER AND IT’S ALL YOUR FAULT!!!”

A third user remarked: “No Ronaldo, no party.”

One fan mentioned: “Thank you, Hojlund. We Ronaldo fans are grateful for your contribution.”

Another said: “Hojlund, you should’ve given Ronaldo fans at least one SIUU tonight.”

A third added: “Hojlund doesn’t know what he has done for Ronaldo fans, lmao.”

And one comment read: “Rasmus Hojlund, thank you for your great performance; every Ronaldo fan appreciates you.”