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Roberto Carlos conversion rumors and divorce

Overview

Speculation regarding the religious conversion of Brazilian football legend Roberto Carlos has led to a public disagreement between the athlete and a Turkish lawmaker.

Following his marriage to Suhayla El Tahiri, rumors circulated that Carlos had converted to Islam. Turkish Member of Parliament Ali Şahin contested Carlos’s denials, claiming that Sheikh Jihad Hammadeh, vice-president of the National Association of Islamic Jurists of Brazil (ANAJI), informed him that Carlos had recited the shahada approximately four weeks prior. Şahin stated he had viewed a video of the event with consular officials, though he expressed regret if his reports caused distress.

Carlos addressed the speculation in statements to the Saudi newspaper Okaz and via social media, explicitly stating, “I have not converted to Islam.” He emphasized that faith is a deeply personal matter and noted that while he holds the utmost respect for the Muslim community and people of all faiths, the rumors are untrue. He explained that his wedding ceremonies incorporated various traditions to honor both his Catholic family and his wife’s Muslim faith.

In addition to the religious controversy, Carlos is currently navigating a complex divorce process. Reports indicate that despite an estimated fortune of 160 million euros, the former Real Madrid star is reportedly living at the Real Madrid sports complex in Valdebebas, as his Spanish residences are currently occupied by his wife and relatives.

Entities

Roberto Carlos · Ali Şahin · Sheikh Jihad Hammadeh · Souhaila Tahiri · Real Madrid

Timeline

  1. 16 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Roberto Carlos denies conversion rumors amid divorce proceedings

    Football legend Roberto Carlos has denied rumors of converting to Islam and is currently navigating a divorce that has left him temporarily residing at the Real Madrid sports complex.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Roberto Carlos denies rumors of conversion to Islam

    Former Brazilian footballer Roberto Carlos has denied rumors of converting to Islam, clarifying that while he respects the faith, his religious beliefs remain a personal matter.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 36 sources
    Roberto Carlos denies rumors of conversion to Islam

    Brazilian football legend Roberto Carlos has denied rumors that he converted to Islam, clarifying that while he respects the faith and his Muslim wife, he remains a member of a different religion.

Sources

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This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history