Cristiano Ronaldo He could face a sentence of 99 lashes in Iran. The Al-Nassr F. C player hugged a painter as a sign of gratitude for a painting that this woman painted with her feet. Fatemeh Hamamithe young artist, suffers 85% paralysis.
It must be remembered that under Iranian law touching a woman is synonymous with adultery and this is the reason why different lawyers have filed a complaint against him. Surreal, to say the least.
In September, during a trip to Iran to play a match in Tehran, the former Real Madrid and Manchester United player hugged and kissed this woman on the cheek, in addition to giving her a shirt signed by him. According to local media such as Rouydad24 y Sharq Emrozthe Portuguese star was reported to the Iranian justice system for this innocent and polite gesture that Fatemeh Hamami herself shared, happy and proud, on her social networks.
If convicted in Iran, Ronaldo could receive a sentence of 99 lashes. However, a judge or repentance could free him from this possible sentence. For the moment, Cristiano is focused and concentrated with his national team, which this Friday plays a qualifying match for the Euro Cup against Slovakia in the Portuguese country.