According to Iranian media outlets, Cristiano Ronaldo could face 99 lashes for adultery in Iran. The sentence was imposed on the Portuguese footballer by the Iranian judiciary after he hugged and kissed artist Fatima Hamimi during a visit to Iran in September 2023. In Iranian law, touching a woman who is not your wife is considered adultery. It is worth noting that Iran has a history of using corporal punishment, including flogging, as a form of punishment for a wide range of offenses, including adultery. However, it is unclear whether the sentence will be carried out, as it could be pardoned by a judge if the acts are not punishable or those involved show remorse.