Merseyside Police have launched an investigation into an alleged assault after Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to smash a fan’s telephone following Manchester United’s defeat to Everton.
Footage of a annoyed Ronaldo appeared to point out him strike the telephone out of a younger Everton fan’s hand as he left the Goodison Park pitch limping at full time.
The 37-year-old later publicly apologised on social media, describing the incident as an ‘outburst’.
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police stated: “As gamers have been leaving the pitch at 2.30pm, it was reported {that a} boy was assaulted by one of many away crew as they left the pitch.
“Inquiries are underneath method and officers are presently working with Everton to assessment CCTV footage and are finishing up intensive witness enquiries to determine if an offence has taken place.
“Anybody with info on this incident is requested to contact Merseyside Police social media desk through Twitter MerPolCC or Fb Merseyside Police contact centre quoting reference quantity 228 of 9 April 2022.”
In a press release posted throughout his social media channels, Ronaldo stated: “It’s by no means simple to take care of feelings in troublesome moments such because the one we face.
“Nonetheless, we all the time should be respectful, affected person and set the instance for all the kids who love the attractive sport.
“I want to apologise for my outburst and, if potential, I want to invite this supporter to look at a sport at Outdated Trafford as an indication of fair-play and sportsmanship.”
Anthony Gordon’s first half purpose gave relegation-threatened Everton three necessary factors whereas damaging United’s slim hopes of a top-four end within the course of.
Ronaldo returned to the beginning line-up in opposition to Everton having missed final weekend’s 1-1 draw with Leicester Metropolis by sickness however struggled to make an impression.
The defeat left United rooted in seventh-place, six factors adrift of fourth-place Tottenham Hotspur with no video games in hand, going through a yr with Champions League soccer.
“If we play like we did right here we simply do not deserve it,” stated interim supervisor Ralf Rangnick.
“The gamers themselves must be desirous to play worldwide soccer, if potential Champions League. In an effort to qualify for Europe you’ve got to have the ability to rating in 95 minutes in a sport like this.”
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