Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the Goodison Park pitch following his side's Premier League loss to Everton
Ronaldo appeared to knock a young fan's phone to the ground as he walked down the tunnel at Goodison

The video appeared to showRonaldo breaking the phone of a fan.

He smashed the device as he left the pitch after his side was beaten by a goal.

He took to social media to say sorry.

He said it was never easy to deal with emotions in difficult moments.

It was a bad result for United, as they were beaten by a side that was one point above the bottom of the table.

We have to be respectful, patient and set the example for all the youngsters who love the game, according to the Portuguese.

I would like to apologize for my behavior and I would like to invite this supporter to watch a game at Old Manchester as a sign of fair play and sportsmanship.

The club will co-operate with any police inquiries after they were aware of an alleged incident after the game.

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