Cristiano Ronaldo charged by FA over smashing autistic teen's phone — Man United share statement
Cristiano Ronaldo has been charged by the Football Association for smashing an autistic teenager's mobile phone after the 0-1 loss to Everton last season.
A video shared by the kid's mother went viral on social media, following which the 37-year-old shared an apology.
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 FC’s Premier League match against Everton FC on Saturday 9 April 2022.
— FA Spokesperson (@FAspokesperson) September 23, 2022
"It is alleged that the forward’s conduct after the final whistle was improper and/or violent."
In response, United shared the following press release: "We note the FA announcement in relation to Cristiano Ronaldo. We will be supporting the player in response to the charge."
Ronaldo was cautioned by the Merseyside police about the incident in the month of August, reports the BBC.
Source: FA Official | BBC
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