Ronaldo Charged With Improper Conduct After Smashing Fan’s Phone

Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo during the warm up before the UEFA Europa League group E soccer match between Sheriff and Manchester United at Zimbru stadium in Chisinau, Moldova, on Sept. 15, 2022. Peter Cziborra/Action Images via Reuters

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association (FA) for smashing a teenage fan’s phone to the ground following a defeat at Everton last season.

Ronaldo, 37, apologized to the 14-year-old fan via social media after the incident, which took place after United’s 1–0 defeat at Goodison Park in April.