Cristiano Ronaldo has been hit with an English Soccer Affiliation (FA) cost for an incident after the ultimate whistle following Manchester United‘s 1-0 defeat to Everton in April.
Video footage appeared to point out Ronaldo slapping a cell phone out of a supporter’s hand as he made his approach again to the dressing room.
The 37-year-old was cautioned by police in August and has now been charged with “improper and/or violent conduct” by the FA.
An announcement launched by the FA on Friday learn: “Cristiano Ronaldo has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E33 for an incident that befell after Manchester United FC’s Premier League match in opposition to Everton FC on Saturday 9 April 2022.
“It’s alleged that the ahead’s conduct after the ultimate whistle was improper and/or violent.”
United issued a press release shortly afterward that learn: “We be aware the FA announcement in relation to Cristiano Ronaldo. We can be supporting the participant in his response to the cost.”
Following the incident at Goodison Park, Merseyside Police started their very own investigation, which was concluded in August when Ronaldo was issued a warning.
An announcement from Merseyside Police on Aug. 17 learn: “We will affirm {that a} 37-year-old man voluntarily attended and was interviewed beneath warning in relation to an allegation of assault and legal injury.
“The allegation pertains to an incident following the Everton v Manchester United soccer match at Goodison Park on Saturday April 9.
“The matter has been handled by means of conditional warning. The matter has now concluded.”
Sources have instructed ESPN that if Ronaldo is discovered at fault by the FA, he might face a warning, high-quality or suspension.
