CRISTIANO RONALDO fans slammed Portugal after their heavy defeat to Denmark in their first match after the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s international retirement.

Ronaldo, 41, on a 23-year run with his national team following a public spat with manager Jorge Jesus during last month’s international break.

A disappointed Portugal player pulls his shirt up over his face on the pitch.
Cristiano Ronaldo fans slammed Portugal after their heavy defeat to Denmark Source: Getty Images – Getty
A Danish soccer player holds a finger to his lips in a hush gesture on the field during the UEFA Nations League match.
Ronaldo fans also bizarrely praised Rasps Hojlund for his brace against Portugal Source: Getty Images – Getty

The Al-Nassr star was left fuming after he was benched in Norway and walked out on the team before claiming Jesus went back on his word twice – including over plans to clear the Manchester United legend’s name in a press conference about the fallout.

The Real Madrid icon went into detail in a on social media in which he claimed he signed off on an eight-point statement the manager would issue as part of a public apology that was never read out.

Portugal kicked off the post-Ronaldo era with a clash against Denmark in Braga but got off on the wrong foot as they were thrashed with a score of 4-1.

‘ side found themselves trailing at half-time following ex-Tottenham ace Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s penalty.

Napoli star Rasmus Hojlund then continued his exciting rebirth with a brace after rolling credits on a torrid three-year stint at , who signed him for a staggering £72million in 2023.

Fulham’s Joachim Andersen completed the visitors’ stunning triumph before got a consolation through Bernardo Silva during stoppage time.

fans were left enraged and hinted none of this would happen if their beloved player was still part of the team.

0ne supporter tweeted: “Never disrespect Cristiano Ronaldo.”

Cristiano Ronaldo standing on the pitch during the match between Portugal and Spain at the FIFA World Cup.
Ronaldo announced his international retirement earlier this month Source: Getty Images – Getty
Soccer coach Jorge Jesus gesturing next to a football on the pitch.
Ronaldo retired after a public spat with Portugal manager Jorge Jesus Source: AFP

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

A third wrote: “No Ronaldo, no party.”

And some of them bizarrely showed love for Hojlund after completing a double within seven minutes.

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

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

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

And a comment read: “Rasmus Hojlund thank you for the good job, every Ronaldo fan appreciate you.”