Plane banner protest over Old Trafford as Cristiano Ronaldo makes Manchester United return

Feminist campaign group Level Up claimed responsibility for the stunt and said a 'culture of silence' has been created around Ronaldo which must end

Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo warms up prior to kick-off in the Premier League match at Old Trafford (PA)

A banner displaying a message of solidarity with a woman who claims to have been sexually assaulted by Cristiano Ronaldo has been flown over Old Trafford stadium during the striker’s first game back at Manchester United.

The banner, which read “Believe Kathryn Mayorga,” referred to allegations of rape made against the Portuguese international footballer in 2009.