Cristiano Ronaldo has been heavily fined and handed a two-match ban by the Football Association for knocking a fan’s mobile phone to the ground. The former Manchester United star was making his way towards the tunnel at Goodison Park when the altercation occurred following the Red Devils' 1-0 defeat to Everton back in April.
The suspension means that Ronaldo, who is now a free agent, is banned for two games should he join a Premier League club, with Chelsea the favourites to sign the Portugal international, while Arsenal have also been linked. If he is to join the Blues then he would miss clashes against Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest before becoming available to face Manchester City. At Arsenal, he would not be available for games against West Ham and Brighton.
The veteran striker was charged with 'improper and/or violent' conduct by the FA following the incident in Merseyside last April. An FA statement said: "Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for two matches, fined £50,000 and warned as to his future conduct for a breach of FA Rule E3.
