Cristiano Ronaldo FA Charge: The Football Association (FA) has charged Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday. England’s apex footballing body charged Ronaldo after he appeared to smash the phone of a Everton fan back in April 2022. This incident happened at Goodison Park after Toffees’ 1-0 win over Manchester United. The FA has charged United’s No. 7 with a breach of FA Rule E3. Follow InsideSport.IN for LIVE updates about Premier League 2022-2023 season
Cristiano Ronaldo FA Charge: Manchester United Striker Cristiano Ronaldo charged by FA with improper conduct in Last season’s Everton clash – Check Out
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Last season a video clip went viral on the internet of Ronaldo appearing to knock the young boy’s phone out of his hand as he limped off towards the tunnel following United’s 1-0 loss to Everton. It has been alleged that the conduct of the Portuguese after the final whistle was improper and violent.
“Regulation and Discipline update: 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,” an FA statement read.
— FA Spokesperson (@FAspokesperson) September 23, 2022
Ronaldo could be suspended from forthcoming Premier League games if proven guilty of the charge. Only once this season has the five-time Ballon d’Or winner started a league game for Erik ten Hag.
In a statement, United has said: “We note the FA announcement in relation to Cristiano Ronaldo. We will be supporting the player in response to the charge.”
Cristiano Ronaldo FA Charge: Manchester United Striker cautioned by Merseyside police
This charge by FA has come after the iconic forward was cautioned by the Merseyside police in August.
“We can confirm that a 37-year-old man voluntarily attended and was interviewed under caution in relation to an allegation of assault and criminal damage,” Merseyside Police said in a statement as quoted by Sky Sports.
“The allegation relates to an incident following the Everton v Manchester United football match at Goodison Park on Saturday, April 9. The matter has been dealt with by way of a conditional caution. The matter has now concluded,” the statement added.
In a prior display of “fair-play and sportsmanship,” Ronaldo had expressed regret for the incident. And even extended an invitation for the fan to come to Old Trafford. The boy’s mother, however, rejected the offer.
Cristiano Ronaldo FA Charge: Manchester United Striker Cristiano Ronaldo charged by FA with improper conduct in Last season’s Everton clash – Check Out
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