Iran Embassy in Madrid says "baseless claims"

According to Mundo Deportivo, Ronaldo potentially faces legal repercussions, including the possibility of receiving "99 lashes" as punishment for actions deemed as adultery due to physical contact with a woman while in a relationship.

Mundo Deportivo, stated that reports from Iranian media have revealed that several lawsuits have been filed against Al-Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo after he shared a friendly embrace and kiss on the cheek with artist Fatima Hamimi in gratitude for two paintings she gifted him.

The encounter between Ronaldo and Hamimi was documented in a video posted on Al-Nassr's official Instagram account, as reported by the NY Post.

The interaction between Ronaldo and Hamimi took place during Al-Nassr's visit to Tehran for an Asian Champions League group-stage match against Persepolis. Hamimi, who is reportedly 85% paralyzed and paints with her feet, was one of the fans who presented Ronaldo with gifts.

While Ronaldo recently signed a lucrative two-and-a-half-year deal with the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, worth an estimated $75 million per year, the outcome of this legal situation may hinge on whether the acts are considered punishable and if Ronaldo expresses remorse, as indicated by Marca.

As of now, Al-Nassr is not scheduled to play in Iran during the group stage of the tournament. However, it remains a possibility if both teams progress to the knockout stage.

Cristiano Ronaldo, the 38-year-old Portuguese footballer, has been in a relationship with girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez since 2016. The couple shares two children, Alana Martina and Bella Esmeralda, as well as twins born via surrogate in 2017. Additionally, Ronaldo has a son born in 2010 with an undisclosed mother.

Fake News

Arab Times conducted a fact-check to ascertain the veracity of the claims, while Iran's embassy in Madrid posted on social media platforms to issue a statement concerning these unfounded allegations, expressing their dismay at having to refute them. Iranian Embassy mentioned in its statement

"We firmly reject any claims of a court verdict being issued against any foreign athlete within Iran. It is disconcerting that the dissemination of baseless information might divert attention from the grave issues of human rights violations and war crimes against the oppressed Palestinian population.

It is imperative to emphasize that Cristiano Ronaldo visited Iran on September 18 and 19 for an official soccer match, receiving a warm and welcoming reception from the public and authorities. His genuine and compassionate interaction with Fatemeh Hamami earned praise and admiration from both the local populace and the nation's sports authorities."

Conclusion

Since the Iranian Embassy in Spain has denied what was stated in Mundo Deportivo from Spain, Arab Times considers it Fake News as there is no credible information or news to support the claim that Cristiano Ronaldo is facing 90 lashes in Iran.