The former teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United, Patrice Evra, couldn’t help but react hilariously when he came across the news regarding Cristiano Ronaldo’s potential ordeal in Iran. The Portuguese superstar’s recent visit to Iran for Al-Nassr’s AFC Champions League clash against Persepolis sparked the unexpected controversy.
During his visit, Ronaldo received a hero’s welcome from Iranian fans, who showered him with love and presented him with gifts; these included paintings by Iranian artist Fatima Hamimi, an act of kindness that delivered unexpected results.
To show his gratitude for the photos, Ronaldo reportedly hugged Hamimi and planted a kiss on her cheek. Unfortunately, according to Iranian law, any physical contact with a woman while in a relationship is considered a form of adultery, which can have serious consequences.
Evra definitely didn’t read anything here 😭 pic.twitter.com/tc96ZdAQD7
— TC (@totalcristiano) October 13, 2023
Iranian TV channel Sharq Emroz made headlines by announcing that Cristiano Ronaldo could face ’99 lashes’ the next time he sets foot in the country, creating a huge media buzz.
The news reached Instagram with a page a publication shared the story along with, and Patrice Evra, ever the funny character, couldn’t stop chiming in with his heartfelt “SIUUUUUUUU.”
It is important to note that Ronaldo could avoid this punishment if he shows ‘regret’ for his actions, according to Marca. However, on an otherwise ordinary day in the world of social media, the situation has been hilarious.
Patrice Evra’s take on soccer’s all-time ‘Goat’
In the perennial debate over who should be crowned the “greatest of all time” (GOAT) in soccer, Patrice Evra made his position clear. While both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have fiercely loyal fans, Evra unapologetically throws his support behind Ronaldo, and his story is based more on the concept of hard work and dedication.
Evra expressed his preference earlier this year, stating, “I want to explain why I say Ronaldo every time. It’s not because he’s our brother, it’s because I’m in love with work ethic. I feel like Messi, God just gave him a talent and said ‘go play with those skills.”
EVRA on Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi and Ronaldo’s situation.pic.twitter.com/OqPVV9m9CU
— The CR7 Timeline. (@TimelineCR7) December 16, 2022
While acknowledging Messi’s incredible talents and the ongoing GOAT debate, Evra underlined that it’s all about personal preference. He affirmed, “I know after the World Cup, they say the GOAT is Messi or whatever, but Ronaldo is a different level. They’ve both like, I don’t want to compare them, like if someone picked Messi, I would agree with them.”
However, Patrice Evra’s focus on Cristiano Ronaldo over Lionel Messi in the GOAT debate was on the importance of hard work. He believes Messi has innate talent, but Ronaldo’s unique work ethic and dedication set him apart. Evra believes that if Messi had the same work ethic as Ronaldo, he could have won more Ballon d’Or awards.
