LONDON, 12 Oct (STATS Perform / dpa / EP) –
Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo will not accept an accusation from the English FA for throwing away an Everton fan’s mobile phone during his visit to Manchester United last season, his manager Erik ten Hag confirmed Wednesday.
The FA filed charges of “inappropriate and / or violent conduct” last month against the Madeiran man, following an accident in April. The video posted on social media showed him punching a fan’s phone as he left the pitch after the 1-0 defeat.
Cristiano Ronaldo had already apologized at that moment via “Instagram” and had invited the fan in question to a game at Old Trafford, although his action led to him being questioned by the Merseyside police, which earned him money. a warning in August.
“We have talked about it and he will not accept this accusation,” Erik ten Hag said during the press conference ahead of the Europa League match against Cypriot club Omonia, where he also welcomed the forward’s progress.
The Dutch coach said he wanted to “support the Portuguese as much as possible, who scored one of the goals in last weekend’s victory against Everton”. We have certain requests from players, what do we expect in certain positions. I want to get the best out of him and now he’s in better shape and can contribute more, “he added.
In this regard, the United coach admitted that “at the beginning” it was his physical condition that penalized Cristiano Ronaldo, demonstrating “once again that no one can miss a pre-season”.
