CRISTIANO RONALDO has apologised for his furious outburst at Goodison Park.
The Manchester United forward appeared to slap an object - said by eyewitnesses to be a mobile phone - out of a supporter's hand as he trudged down the tunnel.
His club confirmed they were "looking into" the incident, which was circulated on social media with suggestions the phone was allegedly smashed.
And tonight he posted on Instagram to say sorry - then offered the unfortunate Everton fan the chance to come and watch another United game.
Ronaldo, 37, said: "It's never easy to deal with emotions in difficult moments such as the one we are facing.
"Nevertheless, we always have to be respectful, patient and set the example for all the youngsters who love the beautiful game.
"I would like to apologize for my outburst and, if possible, I would like to invite this supporter to watch a game at Old Trafford as a sign of fair play and sportsmanship."
Ronaldo was visibly angry as he made his way of the Goodison Park turf following the Red Devils' dismal loss at the hands of struggling Everton.
And the United superstar appeared to lash out as he headed back to the away team dressing room.
The Portuguese star hobbled off with his left sock rolled down, revealing two nasty cuts to his leg.
Footage of the tunnel clash shows Ronaldo carrying his shin pad in his left hand, but his right hand is just out of view as he saunters past the camera.
The striker struggled throughout the lifeless defeat as his United team-mates failed to provide any service.
He did eventually have a chance to level things up late on but was denied from close range by Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
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Naoh-Ben8
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As if breaking his phone isn't enough, you want to force him to watch Man United. [Crylaugh]
nimaceiln
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That's why you broke an innocent fan's phone?! You shameless Old Cheerleader! 😡😡😡😡
Fris
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Ronaldo did wrong, but I respect him for swallowing his pride to apologise. Apology is not always easy to do. mistakes do happen
CristianoFansAreGay
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SHAMEFUL ACT BY SOMEONE WHO SHOULD BE LEADING BY EXAMPLE. INSTAGRAM ESSAYS WON'T CHANGE A THING.
Amgnonijunior
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The Victim going to Old Trafford. after Ronaldo invited him
Forty4
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This is more punishment imagine being invited to watch Maguire play at the theater of horrible dreams 😭😭😭
Tobbzie
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Where is the new phone you spoiled
Sarcasthk
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Ronaldo has never lost a match he started for Manchester United.” Maguire : I had to humble him. Here at United humility keeps us together not pride
richway123
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Someone like you won’t understand, u didn’t know what led to it…so don’t judge whatever u see online in the media
don't try to support evil here,no matter what might have happened,he shouldn't have done that to a fans.....That's unsportmanship,he should be ashamed of himself
Autty”
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Someone like you won’t understand, u didn’t know what led to it…so don’t judge whatever u see online in the media
So every angry player should do that and then apologize to the media?
ak3000
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As if breaking his phone isn't enough, you want to force him to watch Man United. [Crylaugh]
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Best comment ever [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Votacdno
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As if breaking his phone isn't enough, you want to force him to watch Man United. [Crylaugh]
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Comment of the day. lmfao
Ficbipuy
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so Ronaldo assaulted that kid really. I'm that's what this caption says. CR7 DID BROKE THAT KIDS MOBILE PHONE BUT HE APOLOGIZED FOR THAT AND HE IS INVITING THAT KID FOR A FOOTBALL MATCH WHAT ELSE DO U WANT .
how does cr7s d*ck feel in your@$$
Emperorhaywhy
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That's why you broke an innocent fan's phone?! You shameless Old Cheerleader! 😡😡😡😡
Someone like you won’t understand, u didn’t know what led to it…so don’t judge whatever u see online in the media
nimaceiln
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Someone like you won’t understand, u didn’t know what led to it…so don’t judge whatever u see online in the media
Stfu disgraceful bràt! I myself play football for my college team. And I exactly know that feeling! I am so dedicated to winning that whenever our team loses (which is rare) then I alone go into my room, lock it from inside, and punch the punching bag always so hard that it gets a tear and the after some days stitch it back. But I never removed my anger on someone.