The Iranian Embassy in Spain has 'strongly denied' reports that Cristiano Ronaldo could be 'sentenced to 99 lashes for adultery'.
It comes after Iranian media, per Mundo Deportivo, claimed that lawyers in the country had filed a complaint against the Al-Nassr forward after pictures emerged online showing him hugging international painter Fatima Hamimi.
The incident took place while the Portuguese superstar was on a visit to the country back in September, but the Iranian Embassy in Spain has refuted claims that the footballer will be sanctioned should he return to the country, instead supporting the gesture made by Ronaldo.