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LONDON – Cristiano Ronaldo’s search for a new club has been made more difficult as his two-match ban for smashing a phone out of a fan’s hand will carry over to any club - even if he moves overseas.
It was announced on Tuesday that Manchester United had mutually agreed to terminate Ronaldo’s contract at Old Trafford following his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan.
Sportsmail previously reported today that Ronaldo would be receiving a £50 000 fine a two-game ban for the incident which took place during Manchester United’s defeat to Everton at Goodison Park in April.
The ban won’t help him find a new club, as it was confirmed by the FA that the suspension will transfer with Ronaldo to any new football club and be served at domestic level in whatever country he plays in.
An FA spokesman 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. ‘‘The forward admitted that his conduct after the final whistle of the Premier League game between Manchester United FC and Everton FC on Saturday April 9, 2022 was improper.
‘‘An independent Regulatory Commission found that his conduct was both improper and violent during a subsequent hearing, and imposed these sanctions.’
After his actions at Goodison Park in April, Ronaldo posted an apology on his Instagram page.
‘‘It’s never easy to deal with emotions in difficult moments such as the one we are facing,’’ he wrote.
‘‘Nevertheless, we always have to be respectful, patient and set the example for all the youngsters who love the beautiful game.
‘‘I would like to apologise 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.’’