Source:
REUTERS/AHMED YOSRI
[Saba
Sports News] During his participation in the AFC Champions League match between
Riyadh Victory, representing the Saudi Arabian football team, and Persepolis, a
local Iranian league team, Cristiano Ronaldo visited Tehran, Iran. Upon his
arrival, Ronaldo received a warm welcome from local fans. During his visit, a
disabled Iranian female painter named Fatima presented him with a portrait oil
painting. In a gesture of appreciation, Ronaldo hugged and kissed her, also
gifting her a signed jersey. However, according to local media reports in Iran,
Ronaldo’s actions could be seen as a violation of Iran’s criminal law, as they
may be interpreted as engaging in adultery with an unmarried person. It is
worth noting that Ronaldo may not have been aware of the local customs and laws.
If he were to travel to Iran again, he could potentially face punishment in the
form of 100 lashes.