On Friday, the Football Association of England charged Cristiano Ronaldo with “inappropriate and/or violent” behavior for the incident that happened five months ago.
Footage showed Ronaldo appearing to knock a fan’s mobile phone to the ground after United’s 1-0 defeat to Everton on April 9, for which the Portuguese was cautioned by Merseyside Police.
“Cristiano Ronaldo has been charged with breaching the FA’s E3 regulations for an incident which took place after Manchester United FC’s Premier League match against Everton on Saturday 9 April 2022,” an FA spokesman said.
“It is alleged that the forward’s conduct after the final whistle was indecent and/or violent.”
After the incident, which occurred as Ronaldo made his way into the tunnel, the 37-year-old apologized on social media for his “outburst” and invited a fan to watch the game at Old Trafford as a sign of justice. game and sportsmanship.”
If Ronaldo is found guilty, he could face suspension from the next Premier League matches.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has made just one league start this season under Erik ten Haag after failing to force a move away from Old Trafford during the transfer window.
In a statement, United said: “We take note of the FA’s message regarding Cristiano Ronaldo.
“We will support the player in his response to the allegation.”
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