Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has found himself as the subject of a police caution regarding an incident after United’s loss to Everton last season where the 37-year-old smashed a fan’s phone from his hand while walking towards the dressing room.

The Merseyside Police has released a statement regarding Ronaldo’s presence at the police station, saying, “We can confirm that a 37-year-old man voluntarily attended and was interviewed under caution in relation to an allegation of assault and criminal damage”. The statement also added, “The matter has been dealt with by way of conditional caution. The matter has now concluded”.

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The incident happened on April 9 at Goodison Park, Everton’s home stadium, after United were defeated by a 1-0 scoreline thanks to a 27-minute strike by Anthony Gordon. Ronaldo, who was visibly frustrated post his team’s dismal performance, had smashed a phone out of a young Everton fan’s hand who wanted a picture with the legend.

Notably, this is not the first time that Ronaldo’s wrath has fallen upon electronic devices. In 2016, during the Euro campaign that Portugal eventually won, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner had snatched away a television journalist’s microphone and chucked it into a lake. 

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Ronaldo is finding himself in troubled waters quite frequently these days. Reports suggest that a section of the Manchester United squad are not happy with the striker’s attitude and are of the opinion that the club should let him go. Ronaldo too has been looking for a way out in order to play in the Champions League. However, numerous top clubs have rejected an offer to sign the goal machine due to the financial strains it might put on them.

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United next face Liverpool at home in their third Premier League match of the season on August 23. It remains to be seen whether Erik ten Hag decides to include Ronaldo’s name in the starting lineup.