Brazilian football legend Roberto Carlos has reportedly embraced Islam, according to several international media reports.
The claims say the former Real Madrid and Brazil star recited the Shahada, the Islamic declaration of faith, during a meeting with Sheikh Jihad Hamada in Brazil.
Reports suggest the meeting took place around four weeks ago after the football icon had remained in contact with Sheikh Hamada for some time. The reported declaration is said to have marked Roberto Carlos’s decision to embrace Islam.
The story received renewed attention after Ali Sahin, a Turkish parliamentarian from the Justice and Development Party, shared details following a meeting with Sheikh Jihad Hamada in São Paulo.
Sahin said Hamada told him that Roberto Carlos had been communicating with him for an extended period before visiting him approximately four weeks earlier. According to Sahin’s account, the footballer recited the Shahada during that meeting.
The Turkish politician congratulated Roberto Carlos and expressed wishes for peace, health and blessings for him and his family.
Few defenders have left a mark on football quite like Roberto Carlos. The Brazilian became globally famous for his extraordinary pace, powerful left foot and attacking style, particularly during his celebrated years with Real Madrid.
He was also a key figure for the Brazil national team, winning major international honours and becoming one of the most recognisable players of his generation.
His spectacular long range free kicks and attacking runs made him a fan favourite worldwide.
Despite the widespread attention surrounding the reports, Roberto Carlos has not publicly confirmed that he has converted to Islam.
No direct statement from the former footballer has been cited confirming that he recited the Shahada or changed his faith.
The reports are currently based on accounts attributed to Sheikh Jihad Hamada and comments shared publicly by Ali Sahin.
They have since been repeated by media outlets in different countries, bringing considerable attention to the story.
Brazilian football legend Roberto Carlos has reportedly embraced Islam, according to several international media reports.
Brazilian football legend Roberto Carlos has reportedly embraced Islam, according to several international media reports.
The claims say the former Real Madrid and Brazil star recited the Shahada, the Islamic declaration of faith, during a meeting with Sheikh Jihad Hamada in Brazil.
Reports suggest the meeting took place around four weeks ago after the football icon had remained in contact with Sheikh Hamada for some time. The reported declaration is said to have marked Roberto Carlos’s decision to embrace Islam.
The story received renewed attention after Ali Sahin, a Turkish parliamentarian from the Justice and Development Party, shared details following a meeting with Sheikh Jihad Hamada in São Paulo.
Sahin said Hamada told him that Roberto Carlos had been communicating with him for an extended period before visiting him approximately four weeks earlier. According to Sahin’s account, the footballer recited the Shahada during that meeting.
The Turkish politician congratulated Roberto Carlos and expressed wishes for peace, health and blessings for him and his family.
Few defenders have left a mark on football quite like Roberto Carlos. The Brazilian became globally famous for his extraordinary pace, powerful left foot and attacking style, particularly during his celebrated years with Real Madrid.
He was also a key figure for the Brazil national team, winning major international honours and becoming one of the most recognisable players of his generation.
His spectacular long range free kicks and attacking runs made him a fan favourite worldwide.
Despite the widespread attention surrounding the reports, Roberto Carlos has not publicly confirmed that he has converted to Islam.
No direct statement from the former footballer has been cited confirming that he recited the Shahada or changed his faith.
The reports are currently based on accounts attributed to Sheikh Jihad Hamada and comments shared publicly by Ali Sahin.
They have since been repeated by media outlets in different countries, bringing considerable attention to the story.
