Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the world’s most renowned athletes, consistently finds himself in the spotlight. Although he usually enjoys the freedom to move about as he pleases, he now needs to exercise caution.
Ronaldo may not be eager for another visit to Iran, as reports suggest he is facing a potential punishment of 99 lashes due to allegations of “adultery” in the country.
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According to sources from Iran, several legal cases have been initiated against the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star. These cases stem from an incident where he hugged and kissed artist Fatima Hamimi on the cheek while expressing his gratitude for two paintings she created for him.
Via Marca:
Cristiano Ronaldo could face an alleged sentence of 99 lashes in Iran for adultery , according to Iranian media such as ‘Rouydad24’ and ‘Sharq Emroz’
Cristiano Ronaldo’s hug with the painter Fatemeh Hamami for which he is accused of adultery in Iran.
In the Middle Eastern nation, any physical contact with a woman while in a relationship is considered an act of infidelity and is subject to a penalty of 99 lashes.
Ronaldo, who currently plays for the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, has been in a relationship with Georgina Rodriguez since 2016, and they have two children together.
Ronaldo and Hamimi shared a touching moment during the forward’s trip to Tehran with his team to play Persepolis in an Asian Champions League group stage match.
The artist, who paints with her feet and is paralyzed in 85 percent of her body, was one of the fans who had prepared gifts for the Portuguese star during his visit.
The Iranian press claims that numerous Iranian lawyers have filed complaints against Cristiano Ronaldo for this action, because according to Iranian law touching a single woman is equivalent to adultery.
While Al-Nassr won’t need to play in Iran again during the group stage, there’s a possibility they may return if both clubs qualify for the knockout rounds. According to reports from Spanish outlet Marca, Ronaldo might be pardoned by a judge if the actions are deemed non-punishable or if he demonstrates remorse.
If I were Ronaldo, I’d consider canceling any future trips to Iran indefinitely.
