Police are investigating an incident that saw Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo apparently slapping a phone out of a supporter's hand as he left the field after a loss at Everton. (More Football News)
Police are working with Everton Football Club to review video footage of the incident and are carrying out 'extensive witness enquiries'.
Police are investigating an incident that saw Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo apparently slapping a phone out of a supporter's hand as he left the field after a loss at Everton. (More Football News)
The force in Liverpool is appealing for witnesses after footage was posted on social media follಞowing United's 1-0 Premier League loss on Saturday.
“As players were leaving t🥀he pitch at 2:30 p.m., it was reported that a boy was assaulted by one of the away team as they left the pitch," Merseyside Police💯 said Sunday.
“Inqu🌠iries are under way and officers are currently working with Everton Football Club to review CCTV (video) foot🔴age and are carrying out extensive witness enquiries to establish if an offence has taken place."
Ronaldo said it was “never easy🦂 to deal with emotions in difficult moments such as the one we are facing.”
In a post on Instagram on Saturday, Ronaldo added: “I would like to apologize for my outburst andౠ, if possible, I would like to invite this supporter to watch a game at Old Traff♊ord as a sign of fair-play and sportsmanship.”
United fell to seꦰventh and six points behind the four Champions League qualification places.