Police investigate after Ronaldo knocked phone from fan

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Police are investigating an incident that noticed Manchester United ahead Cristiano Ronaldo apparently slapping a cellphone out of a supporter’s hand as he left the sector after a loss at Everton.

The power in Liverpool is interesting for witnesses after footage was posted on social media following United’s 1-0 Premier League loss on Saturday.

“As gamers have been leaving the pitch at 2:30 p.m., it was reported {that a} boy was assaulted by one of many away group as they left the pitch,“ Merseyside Police mentioned Sunday. “Inquiries are below means and officers are at the moment working with Everton Soccer Membership to overview CCTV (video) footage and are finishing up in depth witness enquiries to ascertain if an offence has taken place.”

Ronaldo mentioned it was “by no means simple to take care of feelings in troublesome moments such because the one we face.”

In a submit on Instagram on Saturday, Ronaldo added: “I want to apologize for my outburst and, if attainable, I want to invite this supporter to observe a recreation at Previous Trafford as an indication of fair-play and sportsmanship.”

United fell to seventh and 6 factors behind the 4 Champions League qualification locations.

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