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Cristiano Ronaldo loses the post of charity ambassador after 10 years

Cristiano Ronaldo loses the post of charity ambassador after 10 years

"Save the Children" has removed Cristiano Ronaldo from the post of ambassador of charity, after the ugly episode where a 14-year-old fan broke his cell phone, after the defeat of Manchester United with Everton.

Ronaldo hit the boy in the hand at the end of the match in Goodison Park, dropping his phone. The 14-year-old is autistic, and according to his mother's testimony, cried and was totally shocked by what happened.

Cristiano Ronaldo immediately apologized for his behavior on social media where he said: "I want to apologize for my outburst and if possible I would like to invite this fan to watch a match at Old Trafford as a sign of fair play and sportiness ”.

An investigation was opened into the incident by Merseyside police and the player could also be punished by the Premier League.

Ronaldo was the ambassador of "Save The Children" for 10 years.