How much were Man Utd fined for Ronaldo controversy?

FT Desk

• Updated: 23 May 2023 08:55 CDT
• 3 min read

Cristiano Ronaldo’s ill-discipline has been very costly once again for Manchester United.

Man Utd have been slapped with a huge fine after Ronaldo instigated a melee during the 0-0 draw with Newcastle United last month.

Ronaldo cheekily shot the ball into an open net on a Newcastle free kick, which was about to be taken by goalkeeper Nick Pope.

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The Portuguese veteran tried to claim that the free kick had already been taken by defender Fabian Schar when he slotted home.

The referee refused to allow the goal to stand, which prompted Ronaldo and his Man Utd teammates to surround the official angrily.

Man Utd fined

United have now been punished for their actions with a £42,000 fine.

They have also been fined £40,000 for similar ill-discipline against Chelsea during the 1-1 draw in London.

The FA said in a statement that Man Utd “failed to ensure its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion."

This is the last thing that Man Utd wanted after they lost 3-1 at the weekend to Aston Villa.

Ronaldo continued his dismal start to the season in that game as he struggled throughout the whole 90 minutes, also missing a big chance.

The 37-year-old has been plagued by poor form and discipline problems all season so far.

Ronaldo put in a transfer request to leave the club in July but his agent Jorge Mendes failed to find him a new club.

Ronaldo chose not to go on tour with Man Utd during the summer, citing family reasons and then caused controversy in the friendly against Rayo Vallecano by leaving Old Trafford before the match had finished.

He then caused more controversy last month by refusing to come on as a substitute in the win over Tottenham, instead walking down the tunnel before the game was over.

He was dropped from the squad for the following game against Chelsea as a result.

Ronaldo has been reintegrated into the first team in the last few games, but his performances on the pitch have been poor and he has scored just three goals in all competitions this season.

It is expected he will leave Man Utd in January.