Manchester United have been charged by the Football Association (FA) for their protests after a Cristiano Ronaldo goal was ruled out against Newcastle United.
Ronaldo twice had the ball in the net in quick succession shortly after half-time in Sunday s goalless draw at Old Trafford.
The five-time Ballon d Or winner s initial strike was struck off for a clear offside, before he then stole in to score again as Newcastle prepared to take the resulting free-kick.
Ronaldo claimed the ball was already in play as Fabian Schar had played a short pass to Nick Pope, who was to take the free-kick.
Referee Craig Pawson disagreed, with his arm still in the air as Ronaldo tackled Pope, prompting a furious reaction from the United forward and his team-mates.
Nine of United s 10 outfield players – Luke Shaw the exception – surrounded Pawson, who then booked Ronaldo.
48 Ronaldo has the ball in the net but he was offside so the goal was ruled out. Before Pope takes the free-kick, Ronaldo takes the ball and taps into the net which again doesn t stand.
Ronaldo is then booked for protesting.
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A statement from the FA on Tuesday read: Manchester United FC has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E20.1 following its Premier League game against Newcastle United FC on Sunday (16/10/22).
It s alleged that Manchester United FC failed to ensure its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion during the 49th minute of this match, and the club has until Thursday (20/10/22) to respond.
