Cristiano Ronaldo handed two-game ban and £50,000 fine over Everton fan incident

The FA also charged the Portugal forward with improper conduct and an independent panel has handed down a suspension and hefty fine.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a two-game ban following an incident at Everton in April (Martin Rickett/PA)

Cristiano Ronaldo has been banned for two matches and handed a £50,000 fine by the Football Association for hitting a mobile phone out of a fan’s hand at Everton.

The 37-year-old, who is now a free agent following his release from Manchester United on Tuesday, had the altercation with the 14-year-old boy after a 1-0 defeat at Goodison Park on April 9, and was cautioned by Merseyside Police.