Erik ten Hag said on Wednesday that Cristiano Ronaldo will reject an improper conduct charge from the Football Association after the Manchester United star was involved in an altercation with an Everton fan last season. Video footage showed Ronaldo appearing to knock a young boy’s mobile phone to the ground after United’s 1-0 defeat at Goodison Park on April 9.Erik ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo will not accept the FA charge ❌️ pic.twitter.com/PQ0qf03zNC— UtdDistrict 🔰 (@UtdDistrict) October 12, 2022 The 37-year-old was cautioned by Merseyside Police and the FA last month charged Ronaldo over the incident, and United’s manager Ten Hag has spoken to Ronaldo and said the Portugal striker will not accept the FA charge.”It’s never easy to deal with emotions in difficult moments such as the one we are facing. Nevertheless, we always have to be respectful, patient and set the example for all the youngsters who love the beautiful game. I would like to apologise for my outburst and, if possible, I would like to invite this supporter to watch a game at Old Trafford as a sign of fair-play and sportsmanship” Ronaldo said on Instagram after the incident.Apology not accepted! Everton boy not coming to Old TraffordBut it didn’t stop there. The boy’s mother Sarah Kelly talked to the British media shortly afterward and revealed that she was contacted by the club and a representative of Ronaldo after the incident, but was not satisfied with the response from either and added that it just made things worst. She also revealed that they won’t be traveling to Old Trafford.Ronaldo smashes fan’s phone, invites him to Old TraffordTen Hag vowed to continue supporting Ronaldo, who came off the bench and score his 700th goal in club football which secured a win over Everton, six months after he smashed the kid’s phone on the same ground after losing 1-0. “I want to support him as much as possible. We have a certain demand on players, what we expect from them in certain positions on the pitch. But that is as every other player. I want to get the best out of him. Obviously he is getting in a better shape now and I am happy with that, so he can contribute more to the squad and I am sure he will do” Ten Hag said.##NAJAVA_MECA_6716715##
