Cristiano Ronaldo Reportedly Faces Punishment in Iran for Posing for a Picture With Painter

• Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly facing '99 lashes' punishment for posing for a photo with a fan in Iran
• The Al-Nassr striker travelled with his team for an Asian Champions League clash when he met with a painter who had painted the football star
• Iranian law considers physical contact with a married woman as a form of adultery

Al-Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo could reportedly face 99 lashes the next time he travels to Iran as punishment for posing for a picture with a fan.

The veteran Portuguese striker travelled to Iran with Al-Nassr to Iran for an Asian Champions League clash against Iranian side Persepolis.

While in Iran, Ronaldo received a hero's welcome and got to meet some of his fans, including female painter Fatemeh Hamami.

Hamami had painted Ronaldo, and the two got to take a photo together with the paintings. Hamami, who uses a wheelchair, posted the photo on her Instagram page. Ronaldo also gifted her a signed shirt and embraced her.

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Mundo Deportivo now reports that lawyers have filed complaints against the football superstar. They consider physical with a married woman amounts to adultery, and Ronaldo should face '99 lashes for that.

Ronaldo is in a relationship with Spanish model Georgina Rodriguez.

It is unclear when Ronaldo will travel to Iran again since Al-Nassr have already played their against Persepolis, a match they won 2-0.

However, Al-Nassr could face an Iranian team in the latter stages of the competition if they progress, and it will be seen if Ronaldo will be punished.

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Ronaldo now has 23 goals in the Saudi Pro League and seven assists; that is 30 goal involvements in 23 games, per Transfermarkt.

Before the league season commenced, Ronaldo and Al-Nassr won the Arab Club Champions Cup, his first trophy with the Middle Eastern club. He scored six goals in the competition to win the Golden Boot.

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He paved the way for other top players from Europe to move to Saudi Arabia. The likes of Neymar, Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante, Sadio Mane, Ruben Neves, Riyad Mahrez, and others have grown the popularity of the league.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Ronaldo being one of the best footballers in the world and when not scoring on the pitch, he's playing his second-favourite sport or singing along to Rihanna songs.

A video of the Al-Nassr star singing Stay from 2015 has emerged. The veteran footballer is currently away with the Portugal national team ahead of their 2024 European Championships qualifiers.

In a video that has been spotted on social media, said to be part of a documentary, Ronaldo was seen unashamedly trying to hit all the high notes to impress his teammates during their long flight.