Iran fact checks report that Cristiano Ronaldo could receive 99 lashes for adultery

Iranian media outlets such as ‘Rouydad24’ and ‘Sharq Emroz’ have recently circulated a rumor claiming that Cristiano Ronaldo could potentially face 99 lashes as a punishment for adultery in Iran. However, the Iranian embassy in Madrid has swiftly responded to this report, stating that it is indeed fabricated news.

In an effort to address these unfounded allegations, the Iranian embassy in Madrid took to social media to release an official statement, expressing their disappointment in having to debunk such baseless claims.

The embassy’s statement read, “We vehemently deny the issuance of any sentence against any international athlete in Iran. It is disheartening to witness the publication of such unfounded news that could overshadow genuine crimes committed against humanity, including war crimes against the oppressed Palestinian nation.”

The statement also highlighted Cristiano Ronaldo’s visit to Iran on September 18 and 19 for an official soccer match, during which he was warmly received by both the people and the authorities. His sincere and compassionate meeting with Fatemeh Hamami, a painter, was widely praised and admired by the Iranian public and sports authorities.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Affectionate Gesture towards Fatemeh Hamami

According to the false reports, the Iranian judiciary supposedly imposed this sentence on the 38-year-old Portuguese Al-Nassr star, who is in a romantic relationship with Georgina Rodriguez. These reports alleged that the punishment was a consequence of Ronaldo’s visit to Tehran in September to participate in the Asian Champions League match against Persepolis, which his team won 2-0.

During his time in Iran, Cristiano Ronaldo presented Fatemeh Hamami, a talented painter, with a signed jersey and affectionately hugged her, even giving her a kiss on the cheek as a token of gratitude for her artwork created using her feet.

However, it is important to note that these reports are completely false and without any basis. Multiple Iranian lawyers have not filed any charges against Ronaldo for his actions, as claimed in the fabricated news. Touching an unmarried woman does not amount to adultery under Iranian law.