Rasmus Højlund’s celebration during Manchester United’s 3-2 Europa League win against Bodo/Glimt has sparked fan conversations worldwide.
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The Danish striker celebrated his two-goal performance with a nod to the blockbuster film ‘Gladiator II’, adding theatrical flair to an already memorable night.
Hojlund’s celebration included a thumbs-up gesture that transitioned into a thumbs-down, capped off with a throat-slitting motion a reference to Emperor Geta, played by Joseph Quinn, in the film.
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The Emperor uses the gesture in the Colosseum to condemn opponents to death.
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