Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nasar squad has revealed the truth behind the absence of his upcoming AFC Champions League Clash in 2023 amid false claims.
Al Nasar on Monday faced the Iranian side Esthegall in the final 16 of the Asian Champions League, falling for a 2–1 defeat against Al Oraobah.
Cristiano Ronaldo played a full 90 minutes in the last week’s Saudi Pro League game, but to surprise many people, the 40 -year -old has been released from Stefano Pioli’s squad to visit Iran.
As a result, many major media outlets – including Mark And RMC Sport – Claimed that his absence was due to a meeting with a fan in 2023.
The report by Spanish publication Marka stated: “Cristiano Ronaldo was filmed by giving a kiss on a throat and forehead, an artist who is suffering from a disability and suffering from paint from his feet.”
He said: “According to the Iranian law, the gesture can be considered adultery, as the kiss is not directed by the spouse. Penalty includes 99 lashes.”
The claim has since been rejected by the Iranian embassy, who has issued a statement about the story.
“We strongly refuse to issue any court verdict against any international athlete in Iran,” said a spokesman. TalkSport“His honest and human meeting with Fatmer Hammi was also praised and praised by both people and sports officials of the country.”
When the claims were initially aired in October 2023 – the Iranian Embassy was hosted in the Iranian side Persepolis – Spain after Al Nasar. Defined information strongly,
“We strongly refuse to issue any judicial decision against any international athlete in Iran,” he wrote on X, Twitter in the east.
“It is a matter of concern that the publication of such baseless news can take care of crimes against crimes against humanity and war crimes.
“It should be noted that Cristiano Ronaldo traveled to Iran to play in an official football match on 18 and 19 September and welcomed warmly by people and officials. Fatmeh Hamami was praised and praised by people and sports authorities in his honest and human meeting as well.”
The Iranian embassy in Spain posted this picture of Ronaldo and Fatmeh Hammi. Image Credit: X/@Iraninspain
A report from Saudi Gazette Claim Ronaldo is rested for the game against Estagelal, with a decision made after muscle fatigue and consultation between coaching and medical staff.
Stephano Pioli is hoping to use Ronaldo for the Return leg in Riyadh on 10 March.
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