Breaking news : Cristiano Ronaldo sends a heart breaking message to Manchester United fans after an outburst and he breaks a fan phone .

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.