Cristiano Ronaldo lost his cool after Manchester United lost 1-0 to Everton in a Premier League match on Saturday (April 9), smashing a fan’s phone in the aftermath.
Ronaldo collided with an Everton supporter near the pitch entry tunnel on his way back to the hutch after full time, smashing his phone on the floor as the fan attempted to capture the players leaving the ground.
As he departed the pitch at Goodison Park on Saturday, Ronaldo seemed to swat a phone out of a supporter’s hand, according to footage uploaded on social media.
However, Ronaldo later took to Instagram to apologise for what he described as an “outburst” after the defeat.
Ronaldo said: “I would like to apologize 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 said it was “never easy to deal with emotions in difficult moments such as the one we are facing.” “Nevertheless,” he said, “we always have to be respectful, patient and set the example for all the youngsters who love the beautiful game.”
Cristiano Ronaldo smashed someone's phone after losing to Everton, according to fans at the ground 😳
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— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 9, 2022