Manchester United s Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Manchester United at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on April 9, 2022. AFP
Footage shared on social media showed Ronaldo apparently slapping a phone out of a supporter's hand as he left the field at Goodison Park.
In a post on Instagram, Ronaldo said: ``I would like to apologize 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 it was ``never easy to deal with emotions in difficult moments such as the one we are facing.''
``Nevertheless,'' he said, ``we always have to be respectful, patient and set the example for all the youngsters who love the beautiful game.''
United is looking into the incident.
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