Christiano Ronaldo took his soccer talents to the Middle East when he joined the Saudi Arabian squad Al-Nassr for $75 million a year.
That may have been a mistake.
During a match in Iran, Ronaldo met with Fatima Hamimi, who is paralyzed in 85 percent of her body but can paint with her feet. She had done two portraits of Ronaldo, and the soccer legend hugged and kissed her on the cheek when they met.
According to the New York Post, several lawsuits have been filed against Rondaldo for adultery in Iran. In the Islamic nation, touching an unmarried woman counts as such.
If convicted, Ronaldo would get 99 lashes.
They sentenced Ronaldo to 99 lashes for hugging a woman in Iran. Dem wan flog my GOAT😭😭 pic.twitter.com/CQTaAJOxOY
— GameAnalyst 𓃵 (@GameAnalyst3) October 13, 2023
Al-Nassr could be back in Iran next year for the knockout round of their Champions League.
So we'll see what happens if he comes with them.