Cristiano Ronaldo has been charged by the Football Association after an incident that occurred after Manchester United’s defeat to Everton in April.
The Portugal forward, 37, appeared to knock a young supporter’s phone to the ground and subsequently received a caution from Merseyside Police in August.
#MUFC are looking into an incident involving Cristiano Ronaldo and what eyewitnesses say was a mobile phone hitting the ground after his side’s defeat at Goodison Park.
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— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) April 9, 2022
Now, the FA have decided to take action and charged Ronaldo with ‘improper and/or violent’ conduct.
A statement read: “Cristiano Ronaldo has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E3 for an incident that took place after Manchester United FC’s Premier League match against Everton on Saturday 9 April 2022.
“It is alleged that the forward’s conduct after the final whistle was improper and/or violent.”
Ronaldo has previously apologised for his actions and invited the fan to a game at Old Trafford.
Taking to his Instagram account after the match, the Portuguese striker said: “It’s never easy to deal with emotions in difficult moments such as the one we are facing.
“Nevertheless, we always have to be respectful, patient and set the example for all the youngsters who love the beautiful game.
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“I would like to apologise for my outburst and, if possible, I would like to invite this supporter to watch a game at Old Trafford as a sign of fair-play and sportsmanship.”
In response to the charge against Ronaldo, who has started just once under Erik Ten Hag in the Premier League this season, United said in a statement: “We will be supporting the player.”
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