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Rasmus Hojlund has reacted after organisers of the Dubai d’Or awards were accused of publishing a fabricated comment attributed to Napoli forward praising Cristiano Ronaldo.
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The incident quickly drew attention online, with the Manchester United-linked Denmark international responding after his name became connected to the controversy.
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The episode has raised questions over how football award organisers handle social-media content and statements attributed to players.
October 03, (THEWILL) – Rasmus Hojlund has reacted after organisers of the Dubai d’Or awards, Globe Soccer, published a comment falsely attributed to Napoli star that appeared to praise Cristiano Ronaldo.
The incident sparked a wave of reactions online after the statement was presented as though it had come from the Napoli forward.
The comment quickly gained attention because of its reference to Ronaldo, one of the biggest names associated with the Globe Soccer Awards.
However, the statement was not genuine, prompting Hojlund to respond as the controversy spread across social media.
The incident has put the spotlight on the way football-related organisations use social-media platforms to promote players, awards and major events.
What happened?
Globe Soccer, the organisation behind the Dubai d’Or awards, published a comment attributed to the Napoli player that praised Ronaldo.
The wording immediately attracted attention because of the player’s supposed assessment of the Portugal captain.
However, the comment was subsequently identified as fake, meaning the Napoli forward had not actually made the statement attributed to him.
The situation became even more notable because Hojlund reacted publicly to the post, drawing further attention to the error.
Rather than allowing the statement to circulate without challenge, his response helped expose the issue and prompted further discussion among football supporters.
The incident comes as Globe Soccer continues preparations for its annual awards, which have become one of the prominent events on the football calendar and regularly attract some of the game’s biggest stars.
Ronaldo connection adds to controversy
Ronaldo has maintained a close association with the Globe Soccer Awards over the years, having received multiple honours at the event.
That connection makes comments involving the Portuguese superstar particularly significant whenever they are published in connection with the awards.
The fabricated statement appeared to give the impression that another prominent player had publicly praised Ronaldo, potentially generating engagement around both the player and the event.
But once it became clear that the comment was not authentic, the focus shifted from Ronaldo to the credibility of the post itself.
Hojlund’s reaction further amplified the situation, ensuring that the disputed statement received even more scrutiny.
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A reminder about football’s social-media landscape
The episode also highlights the growing importance and potential risks of social media in modern football.
Players’ comments can quickly attract international attention, particularly when they involve high-profile figures such as Ronaldo.
For clubs, players and football organisations, even a seemingly harmless social-media post can therefore become controversial if information is incorrectly attributed.
In this case, the false comment was linked to a major football award platform, making the incident particularly sensitive.
The reaction also demonstrates how quickly players and supporters can challenge information that appears to have been published in their name.
For Hojlund, his response ensured that the controversy did not simply remain an unnoticed social-media post.
For Globe Soccer, meanwhile, the episode places greater emphasis on the need to verify statements and player-related content before publication.
The incident is unlikely to overshadow the Dubai d’Or awards themselves, but it has already created an unexpected talking point ahead of the ceremony.
With Ronaldo continuing to attract huge attention across world football, any statement involving the Portugal star is likely to generate significant engagement.
This time, however, the attention came from words that the Napoli player never actually said.
Olumide Atiba is a sports journalist with THEWILL, known for his keen news sense and compelling storytelling. He has built a reputation for turning leads into clear, well-structured reports that resonate with readers, with a strong focus on football coverage
