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Rasmus Hojlund tears into Manchester United teammate in Europa League win

Published

1 year ago

December 13, 2024

Manchester United players celebrate Rasmus Hojlund's goal against Viktoria Plzen. Photo by Ash Donelon. Source: Getty Images

Rasmus Hojlund was spotted arguing with a teammate after starring in Manchester United’s win in the Europa League
The Danish striker bagged a brace as a substitute to help his side complete a comeback win over Viktoria Plzeň
The 21-year-old had a chance to complete a hattrick late on, but he failed to get the ball, much to his frustration

Rasmus Hojlund came from the bench and scored twice to help Manchester United beat Viktoria Plzeň in the Europa League on Thursday night.

It was another lacklustre showing from Ruben Amorim’s side as they struggled to break down the Czech side.

Amorim was looking to bounce back after suffering back-to-back defeats in the Premier League. Andre Onana endured another torrid night after his attempt to play from the back was cut out before being turned in by Matej Vydra three minutes after the restart.

The Red Devils’ blushes were, however, spared by Hojlund, who scored in the 62nd and 88th minute to guarantee maximum points for Amorim.

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Why was Hojlund angry at Amad Diallo?

The Dane striker could have bagged a hattrick in stoppage time but Amad Diallo failed to square the ball, much to his frustration.

There was a small incident after the final whistle, with Hojlund seemingly confronting his teammate for failing to pass the ball. Fans online jumped on the moment with varied takes.

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@eeemz_em said,

“Hojlund still mad at Amad Diallo for not passing to him? Terrible guy scores and starts thinking he’s all that.”

Ennies Lobby said,

“How many attacks has Rasmus killed, though? It’s childish. We won the game. He scored because of Amad to begin with.”

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While Dylan said,

“Rightfully so.. very poor decision-making from Amad for the goal and the chance after.”

SirLord said,

“Until these boys get to know when to pass and when to score, we are never competing for anything.”

What next for Manchester United?

Amorim will now train his focus on his first Manchester derby on Sunday before playing Tottenham next week in the Carabao Cup quarter-final.

Amorim’s warning to Rashford

TUKO.co.ke has also reported that Amorim fired a warning to Marcus Rashford after their loss to Nottingham Forest on December 7.

Rashford walked down straight the tunnel instead of applauding fans, a thing that ha sput him at crossroads with his new manager.

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2026 World Cup: Super Eagles waiting for FIFA’s decision – Iwobi

Published

22 hours ago

February 6, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

Super Eagles playmaker, Alex Iwobi, has admitted they are waiting to see if the team would still play at the 2026 World Cup.

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is optimistic of a potential lifeline from FIFA, after it submitted a petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Iwobi was asked by SuperSport if he would rather lift the AFCON 2025 trophy or qualify for the World Cup?

The 29-year-old, who played at the 2018 of the World Cup, replied: “I mean we’re still waiting, well hopefully we can go to the World Cup, but I feel it’s a tough one.

“It’s a tough one because winning AFCON is like… It’s a great legacy, it’s a great thing to have like in your career, a memorable moment.

“But then at the same time, because I’ve been to the World Cup already, a lot of the players haven’t been. They would like to say ‘I want to go to the World Cup,’ so I can’t be selfish and say win the AFCON and for my teammates to not go to the World Cup. So it’s a tough one. I don’t know. I don’t know.”

Politics

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDOLES WITH SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE OF THE SUPER EAGLES ON THE PASSING OF HIS MOTHER

Published

1 week ago

January 30, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

President Bola Tinubu sends his condolences

to Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze on the passing of his mother.

The President also extends his sympathies to the family and friends of Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, who passed away on Thursday.

President Tinubu mourns with the Chukwueze family and encourages them to find solace in the memory and legacy of their late matriarch.

“The passing of Mrs Chukwueze, the mother of one of our bright football stars, just a few days after the passing of Super Eagles’ captain Wilfred Ndidi’s father, is deeply saddening.

I mourn with them, and I am with them in prayers during this difficult time,” the President says.

President Tinubu prays that God Almighty will grant the departed eternal rest.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)