Merseyside Police release Ronaldo statement as Man Utd star accused of ‘assault’

Merseyside Police have confirmed they are investigating an incident after Cristiano Ronaldo was accused of smashing an Everton supporter’s phone.

Ronaldo has since apologised for his angry ‘outburst’ in the Goodison Park tunnel and invited the affected supporter to come and watch a game at Old Trafford.

The Portuguese superstar was furious after the Red Devils’ 1-0 defeat by Frank Lampard’s side on Saturday afternoon and United are looking into the incident. 

In a message on Twitter, Merseyside Police wrote: ‘@MerseyPolice can confirm that they’re carrying out an investigating following an incident at the #EVEMAN match at Goodison involving a player as they were walking off the pitch and will be speaking to all parties involved.’