Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo will not accept an English Football Association charge of improper conduct following a game at Everton last season.
Ronaldo was charged after video appeared online of the 37-year-old knocking a phone out of an Everton’s supporters’ hand as he walked off the pitch after a 1-0 defeat at Goodison Park in April.
The 37-year-old could be hit with a ban if he is found guilty.
“We spoke about that [the charge] and he will not accept it,” Ten Hag told a news conference on Wednesday.
Ronaldo is in contention to start against Omonia Nicosia in the Europa League on Thursday.
The Portugal captain scored his 700th club goal in the 2-1 win at Everton on Sunday.