Cristiano Ronaldo has accepted a FA charge after all, despite Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag saying he would contest it.
Ronaldo was charged last month with a breach of FA Rule E3 relating to improper and/or violent conduct after he slapped a mobile phone out of the hand of a teenage fan following United’s defeat at Everton in April.
The 37-year-old had to respond to the charge by Monday, and Ten Hag said: ‘We spoke about that. He will not accept it.’
Cristiano Ronaldo was filmed appearing to knock a phone out of the hand of a 14-year-old autistic Everton supporter when Manchester United played there in April
However, it’s believed the Dutchman misinterpreted the question at his press conference for Thursday’s Europa League tie against Omonia Nicosia and was referring to the player’s determination to fight against the threat of a ban.