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Posted on Oct 13, 2023 at 6:15 p.m. by
George Boxall
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Cristiano Ronaldo could be sentenced to 99 lashes for kissing an Iranian fan.
In a surprising turn of events, a seemingly sincere gesture from Cristiano Ronaldo has landed him in hot water, as he may not set foot in Iran anytime soon. The incident occurred on September 19 when Al-Nassr, the Saudi football club, traveled to Iran to face Persepolis in an Asian Champions League match. During the visit, Ronaldo presented a signed jersey to Fatemeh Hamami, an artist suffering from 85% paralysis.
To express his gratitude, the Portuguese football legend also hugged Hamami and kissed her on the cheek. However, the seemingly innocuous act sparked a legal controversy in Iran, where touching a married woman could be seen as adultery. As a result, Iranian lawyers filed a lawsuit, potentially subjecting Ronaldo to a sentence of 99 lashes. However, this sentence could be annulled if CR7 shows remorse.
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The incident raises several complex questions at the intersection of culture, tradition and modernity. Iran, a nation with a rich history and deep sense of tradition, has more conservative norms when it comes to public interactions, particularly between individuals of the opposite sex.
🚨 Cristiano Ronaldo could be sentenced to 99 lashes for kissing an Iranian fan.
In September, during a visit to Iran, Ronaldo met the painter Fatemeh Hamami and he hugged and kissed her, which is ‘HARAM’ as per Islamic Sharia Law.
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Ronaldo, who is a global icon and a symbol of changing norms in the modern world, is known for his philanthropic efforts. In the past, he has been praised for his contributions to charitable causes and his support of those in need. His decision to gift a signed jersey and express his affection to Fatemeh Hamami was apparently a genuine display of goodwill. However, this incident highlighted the stark differences between cultural norms and expectations in various parts of the world.
2023-10-13 16:18:23
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