A video shared on social media a few months ago seems to have landed Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo in trouble. It is about an incident that happened on April 9 of this year, in the challenge of the "Red Devils" against Everton, in the Premier League. United was defeated 1-0 and at the end of the challenge, Ronaldo threw the phone of one of the fans on the ground, while returning to the dressing room.
The 37-year-old apologized on social networks, but the Football Association in England (FA) recently reacted by describing the attacker's reaction as violent. In an official statement, the authority said:
"The attacker's behavior after the meeting ended was inappropriate and/or violent."
Meanwhile, Manchester United stated that they will support the Portuguese in his response to the accusation. Defeat to Everton was a huge blow for the Red Devils last season as the defeat finally ended hopes of qualifying for the Champions League. At the time, Ronaldo reacted to the incident with a post on Instagram. CR7 said:
"It is never easy to face emotions in difficult moments, especially in what we are going through. Despite this, we must always show respect, patience, and set the standard and example for all young people who love the beautiful game. I would like to apologize for my behavior and if possible I would like to invite the fan to a match at Old Trafford as a sign of fair play."
But what are the consequences of the FA's decision?
Ronaldo's case is considered non-standard, and everything will depend on whether Ronaldo will accept the charge or not. The punishment can range from a warning to a suspension for several matches.