Manchester United looking into Cristiano Ronaldo ‘phone smashing’ incident after Everton defeat

Manchester United are investigating an incident involving Cristiano Ronaldo after eyewitnesses accused the Portuguese superstar of snatching and damaging a mobile phone belonging to an Everton fan following Saturday’s defeat at Goodison Park.

Footage, taken by @EvertonHub, captured a furious Ronaldo storming towards the tunnel and slapping the railings which separate the players from the home supporters.

A subsequent image emerged on social media which appeared to show the remains of a damaged mobile phone splayed on the concrete, with eyewitnesses claiming the device belonged to a young fan.

According to Sky Sports, United are aware of the incident and are looking into it, but no official comment has yet been made.

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It was another chastening afternoon for Ronaldo and United, as Ralf Rangnick’s side suffered a defeat which all-but ended their hopes of securing Champions League qualification.

Anthony Gordon’s deflected first-half goal was enough to help the Toffees secure a priceless victory in their fight to beat the drop.

Interim boss Rangnick admitted after the game that his beleaguered side do not deserve to secure European qualification but denied the speculation surrounding his future and the likely arrival of Erik ten Hag played a part in another dismal display.

He said: ‘If we play like we did here we just don’t deserve it.’

‘The players themselves should be eager to play international football, if possible Champions League. In order to qualify for Europe you have to be able to score in 95 minutes in a game like this.

‘I don’t think this (talk of