Merseyside Police are investigating an alleged attack after Manchester United ahead Cristiano Ronaldo seemed to smash a fan’s telephone.
Pictures was once shared on social media along feedback claiming he smashed the instrument as he left the pitch after his aspect’s 1-0 loss at Everton.
Ronaldo, 37, later apologised on social media.
Merseyside Police stated they had been investigating “reviews of an alleged attack” at Goodison Park on Saturday.
A spokesperson stated they had been liaising with each Manchester United and Everton.
“As gamers had been leaving the pitch at 2.30pm, it was once reported {that a} boy was once assaulted by way of one of the most away group as they left the pitch,” they added.
“Inquiries are below method and officials are lately operating with Everton to study CCTV photos and are sporting out in depth witness enquiries to ascertain if an offence has taken position.
“Any person with data in this incident is requested to touch Merseyside Police social media table by means of Twitter MerPolCC or Fb Merseyside Police touch centre quoting reference quantity 228 of 9 April 2022.”
Manchester United stated they had been conscious about “an alleged incident” and would “co-operate with any police inquiries”.
The end result broken United’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League and got here towards an Everton aspect who have been one level above the relegation zone earlier than kick-off.
“It is by no means simple to handle feelings in tricky moments comparable to the only we face,” stated Portugal global Ronaldo.
“Nonetheless, we all the time need to be respectful, affected person and set the instance for all of the kids who love the gorgeous recreation.
“I want to apologise for my outburst and, if conceivable, I want to invite this supporter to observe a recreation at Outdated Trafford as an indication of honest play and sportsmanship.”
