..AS HE’S FINED £50K WITH BAN

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United. Chelsea and Newcastle have both linked with a move for the 37-year-old, who has been preparing for Portugal’s World Cup opener against Ghana today.

Ronaldo’s fine followed an incident (left) at Everton last April after United’s 1-0 defeat. He issued an apology for his “outburst” and invited the fan to watch a game at Old Trafford.

Sarah Kelly claimed it was her 14-year-old son Jake – who has autism – whose phone Ronaldo struck, but declined to accept his apology.

Former United teammate Bruno Fernandes insists that his respect for Ronaldo has not been damaged by the superstar’s

Old Trafford departure. Fernandes said: “I don’t feel uncomfortable with Cristiano. I don’t have to pick a side.

“It was a privilege to play with Crist at the club, a dream – and I’ve always said that. He has always been an inspiration for me.

“Now we are all focused on the World Cup and know what it means to him.”