The Football Association has charged Cristiano Ronaldo with improper conduct after he slapped a teenage fan’s phone after Manchester United’s defeat to Everton in April.
Following the incident, the Portuguese star was charged with a violation of FA Rule E3 relating to improper and/or violent conduct.
“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 FC on Saturday 9 April 2022.
“It is alleged that the forward’s conduct after the final whistle was improper and/or violent,” the FA said in a statement on Friday.”
Reacting to the FA’s statement, United said;
“We note the FA announcement in relation to Cristiano Ronaldo. “We will be supporting the player in response to the charge.”
Ronaldo is currently in Portugal preparing for UEFA Nations League games against the Czech Republic on Saturday and Spain on Tuesday.
