PREMIER - Everton, Townsend reacts to controversy with Ronaldo

Everton made a nice shot by defeating Manchester United (1-1) on their lawn at Old Trafford. Author of the equalizer of the Toffees in the 65th, Andros Townsend embarked on a celebration that resembles that of a certain Cristiano Ronaldo.

Visibly irritated by the events, the Portuguese striker did not linger on the lawn. Asked at the end of the meeting on the beginning of controversy related to his celebration, the Everton striker made a small update.

“This guy is my idol. I grew up watching Cristiano Ronaldo, I spent hours on the pitch trying to emulate his technical moves. Maybe I shouldn't have spent so much time on the celebration because it wasn't great. It was a mark of respect for Ronaldo, ”Townsend commented at BT Sport. The incident is closed ...