Video footage shared on social media showed the Portugal international appearing to smash a phone out of a young fan’s hand as he left the pitch and headed towards the tunnel.
According
to report. Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has been charged with
‘improper and/or violent conduct following the incident where he appeared to
knock a mobile phone out of a supporter’s hand.
The
incident happened at Everton’s Goodison Park after Manchester United’s 1-0
defeat last April.
Ronaldo
was cautioned by police regarding the incident in August and later issued an apology
to 14- year-old Jacob Harding on his Instagram account, admitting his emotions
after such a damaging result had got the better of him.
United
have announced they will be supporting their player in response to the charge.
A
statement from the FA read: ‘Cristiano Ronaldo has been charged with a breach
of FA Rule E3 for an incident that took place after Manchester United’s Premier
League match against Everton FC on Saturday 9 April 2022.
‘It is
alleged that the forward’s conduct after the final whistle was improper and/or
violent.’
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