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According to reports, Cristiano Ronaldo may face 99 lashes for adultery next time he visits Iran.
The former Manchester United star, who joined Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr last year, visited Iran in September.
Ronaldo was playing for Al-Nassr against Persepolis in the Asian Champions League group stage.
However, he may now face punishment after posing for a photo with a painter.
Cristiano Ronaldo posed for a photo during his visit to Iran
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According to Mundo Deportivo, Iranian media have claimed that the snap has led to a large number of lawyers filing complaints against Ronaldo.
The 38-year-old, who is in a relationship with Spanish model Georgina Rodriguez, posed for a photo with Iranian painter Fatima Hamimi.
Hamimi wanted to give some of the pictures she had made to Portugal’s international players.
However, Iranian media allege that Ronaldo kissed her on the cheek – which is taboo.
In the picture, Ronaldo can be seen hugging the painter – who has a big smile on his face and looks happy.
But it has been claimed that this very thing has angered Iranian lawyers.
In Iranian law, touching a woman who is not your wife is equivalent to adultery.
Hamimi, who is apparently a big supporter of Ronaldo, is reportedly 85 percent paralyzed.
Sharq Emroz, a TV station in the country, says the Iranian justice system has sentenced the football icon to 99 lashes the next time he visits the country.
Al-Nassr are playing Persepolis, Al-Duhail and Istiklol in the Asian Champions League this season as they look to progress through the group stage.
Ronaldo will not return to Iran at this stage of the tournament as they have already played Persepolis away from home.
However, if they reach the knockout stage, it is possible that the Saudi side will be drawn against an Iranian team – which would then potentially lead to some issues.
If Ronaldo were to make the trip, he could be arrested by authorities to force him to serve his sentence.
However, Marca say the punishment could be waived by the judge if ‘the actions are not punishable or Ronaldo shows remorse’.
The footballer, who has scored 10 goals in eight Saudi Pro League matches this season, has not yet addressed the matter.
Ronaldo has been with Rodriguez since 2016, with the couple having two children.
Rodriguez is also the mother of three other children. Cristiano Jr. was born in 2010 and twins Eva and Mateo were born via surrogate seven years later.
The entire family now lives in Saudi Arabia after the footballer moved to the country last year.
Rodriguez said in March that although she was not officially married to Ronaldo, the pair were married ‘in the eyes of God’.
She said: “I really couldn’t be more married. Cristiano and I are married in the eyes of God, that’s all that matters to me.”
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Cristiano Ronaldo has been in a relationship with Spanish model Georgina Rodriguez since 2016
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“He protects us and keeps us together. However, one day there will be a ceremony.
“I’m fortunate that I can show you that dreams really do come true. I appreciate the opportunities God has given me.”
