Cristiano Ronaldo: Manchester United Star to Face FA Hearing After Violent Conduct Against Everton Last Season

• Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo is now set to face a Football Association hearing over his improper conduct charge last season
• Ronaldo was filmed knocking down an Everton fan's phone last season after United's defeat at the Goodison Park
• He returned at the same grounds over the weekend to claim his 700th club career goal

Cristiano Ronaldo's fate on the improper conduct charge facing him is now set to be determined by the Football Association.

Ronaldo had been charged with violent conduct at the end of a Premier League game against Everton at Goodison Park last season.

The striker was filmed knocking an Everton's fan mobile phone at the end of the game. Ronaldo was walking back to the dressing room frustrated after his side had gone 1-0 down to the Toffees.

Manchester Evening News reports that the incident was reported to Merseyside police and Ronaldo was given a caution.

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Ronaldo apologised to the fan, but under FA rules, the case is supposed to go to a hearing with witnesses welcomed to give their evidence.

United to support Ronaldo during the hearing

Manchester United have previously confirmed that they intend to support Ronaldo with the charge. That loss against Everton had diminished United's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League and Ronaldo was understandably upset.

His actions were, however, in complete contravention of FA Rule E3, where he is adjudged to have reacted improperly or violently.

The mother of the fan whose phone was slapped asked the FA to punish Ronaldo accordingly

Sports Brief had earlier reported that Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo could be in more trouble if the FA hears the call from an angry mother who asked them to punish the forward accordingly for slapping her son's phone out of his hands.

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Ronaldo was charged by the FA a few days ago for the incident after United's away game at Everton last season.

The mother of the autistic fan, Sarah Kelly, asked the FA to hand out more severe punishment to the Portuguese star, saying he can't keep getting away with his 'unacceptable behaviour'. Video footage appeared to show Ronaldo slapping a mobile phone out of a fan's hand as he made his way to the changing room.