Cristiano Ronaldo is soaring high with the Portuguese national team in the Euro 2024 qualifiers, having recently scored a brace that secured their spot in the tournament. However, amidst his stellar form, the 38-year-old football star is facing allegations in Iran. A lawyer in Iran has filed a lawsuit against Cristiano Ronaldo for alleged adultery, a behavior deemed inappropriate according to the country’s Islamic norms. Consequently, CR7 could potentially face a 99-lаsh punishment if he returns to Iran.

The incident traces back to Al-Nassr’s visit to Iran to face Persepolis in the AFC Champions League. During this trip, Ronaldo encountered an Iranian female artist named Fatima Hamami, who was an avid fan of his. She presented CR7 with some portraits she had personally painted. In return, Ronaldo gifted her his jersey and took commemorative photos. However, this seemingly routine act of posing for a photo led to complications.

According to reports from Sportbible, Shark Emroz, an Iranian lawyer, filed a lawsuit against Ronaldo for the alleged act of adultery, based on a video circulating on social media. Me𝚗 are not allowed to touch unmarried wоme𝚗 in Iran, and Ronaldo’s actions were deemed to have violated the religious customs of the Islamic nation. It is reported that a court has sentenced Ronaldo to a 99-lаsh penalty upon his next visit to Iran.

To avoid this penalty, Ronaldo may find it challenging to return to Iran, especially since Al Nassr has not scheduled matches with any teams in the country, particularly after the controversy in the Al Ittihad match. However, the situation remаins unpredictable as Iran still has clubs participating in the AFC Champions League, and there is a possibility of encountering Al Nassr in future rounds.

According to Spain’s Marca, Ronaldo may need to show remorse for his actions and is expected to apologize to Iranian officials to address this issue.