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Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for two matches by the Football Association (FA) and fined £50,000 for smashing an Everton supporter’s phone last season.
The Portugal international, who had his contract mutually terminated by Manchester United on Tuesday, has also been warned by the FA over his future conduct.
Ronaldo was charged by the FA in September for breaching Rule E3 after footage of the incident emerged following United’s loss at Goodison Park in April.
He was also questioned by Merseyside Police in relation to an alleged assault and criminal damage and received a caution in August.
Erik ten Hag suggested last month Ronaldo would fight the FA ruling, but the governing body announced on Wednesday he has now accepted the charge
“Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for two matches, fined £50,000 and warned as to his future conduct for a breach of FA Rule E3,” the FA’s statement read.
“The forward admitted that his conduct after the final whistle of the Premier League game between Manchester United and Everton on Saturday 9 April 2022 was improper.
“An independent Regulatory Commission found that his conduct was both improper and violent during a subsequent hearing, and imposed these sanctions.”
Ronaldo’s ban will reportedly carry across to any new club he joins, even if it is outside of England.
Ronaldo issued an apology on Instagram at the time, stating: “It’s never easy to deal with emotions in difficult moments such as the one we are facing.
“Nevertheless, we always have to be respectful, patient and set the example for all the youngsters who love the beautiful game.
“I would like to apologise for my outburst and, if possible, I would like to invite this supporter to watch a game at Old Trafford as a sign of fair play and sportsmanship.”
Ronaldo’s exit from United came on the back of a tell-all interview with Piers Morgan last week in which he said the club had “betrayed” him and declared he did not respect manager Erik ten Hag.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner also used the interview to attack several former United players who had criticised his conduct this season.
Free agent Ronaldo is expected to start Portugal’s opening Qatar 2022 match against Ghana on Thursday.
