Ronaldo to face FA hearing over Everton charge
Ronaldo’s improper conduct charge will be determined by a Football Association hearing, it has been confirmed.
The 37-year-old is reported to have responded to the FA’s charge of breaching rule E3, which relates to improper and/or violent conduct. It relates to an incident which occurred following United’s 1-0 defeat to Everton at Goodison Park back in April earlier this year.
It is currently unknown whether Ronaldo, who apologised to the supporter quickly after the incident, has accepted the charge handed out to him by the FA.
A statement released by the FA last month, confirming the charge against Ronaldo, said: “Cristiano Ronaldo has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E3 for an incident that took place after Manchester United FC’s Premier League match against Everton FC on Saturday 9 April 2022. It is alleged that the forward’s conduct after the final whistle was improper and/or violent.”
United issued a response, saying: “We note the FA announcement in relation to Cristiano Ronaldo. We will be supporting the player in his response to the charge.”
Under FA ruling the case must go to a hearing. However, witnesses are allowed to submit written evidence.