Cristiano Ronaldo could be sentenced to 99 lashes for adultery when next he visits Iran because of a photo he took with a painter.
According to Daily Mail, reports in the Iranian media, as per Mundo Deportivo, claimed that some lawyers in the country have filed a complaint against him for an unbecoming picture which was taken during his visit there back in September.
Ronaldo had in September with Al-Nassr travel to Iran to face Persepolis in the group stage of the Asian Champions League.
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During the visit, the Portuguese international met Iranian painter Fatima Hamimi, who wanted to gift a picture which she made specially for the star.
According to reports, Ronaldo ki§§ed her on the cheek and gave her a signed shirt, while he also posed for a photo in which he hugged her.
Based on Iranian laws, touching a married woman is equivalent to adultery which informed the lawyers taking up the case.