Cristiano Ronaldo's sister has called the Manchester United forward "the most beautiful human being" after he smashed a phone out of a fan's hand.
The incident happened during United's 1-0 defeat to Everton on Saturday afternoon. Ronaldo and his team-mates were being filmed by Jake Harding - a 14-year-old boy who has autism and dyspraxia - as they made their way down the tunnel at Goodison Park.
Jake's mum Sarah has since told the Liverpool ECHO her son was ' left with a bruise' on his hand following Ronaldo's outburst. The Portuguese star has apologised and Merseyside Police are investigating reports a boy was allegedly assaulted by a United player.