Cristiano Ronaldo expressed that he has 'no problem' with Rasmus Højlund performing his iconic 'Siu' celebration after scoring against Portugal in a UEFA Nations League match. Højlund, whom Ronaldo regards as an idol, assured that he intended no mockery. Ahead of the crucial second leg, Ronaldo acknowledged their team's need to win, emphasizing the importance of fan support. He reflected on his own performance in the first leg, vowing to leave the stadium with dignity, regardless of whether he scores or not, prioritizing the team's success.
I knew it's not because he does not have respect for me, of course not. I'm smart enough to understand that not only him but around the world other sportspeople do my celebration. For me it's an honour.
We're in a tense moment because we need to win, but that's the beautiful thing about football. Tomorrow, I'm calling on the fans to be with us.
I've lost games in 90 minutes, but I've never lost in the first leg. There are games like that, there are bad days.
If I score, I'll be happy, but if I don't score, let someone else score, what I want is to leave the Alvalade Stadium with my head held high.
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