Fatemeh Hamami Nasrabadi wasn’t even close to puberty when she discovered pencils added color to her life.This is how it started Painting with feet, mocking the disability that has been with her since she came into this world. “85% of my body is paralyzed Because I was not on oxygen for five minutes when I was born.My sister and I are twins, which makes Nurses and doctors can’t find me“, explain.
Between strokes, the Iranian tried different faces on the canvas, which she found “very attractive”: athletes, actors and people from any field were among the models she painted. One of the protagonists he respects is Cristiano Ronaldo, whom he had the opportunity to meet in September this year.Neither of them expected that this visit will cause huge controversy In recent days, the issue has been placed on the world’s agenda.
“Fake news makes me so sad and angry. “I am very happy to meet Cristiano and send him the painting,” he promised Ole 34 year old artist.Because on Friday, a version of the story that harmed Al Nasser’s striker emerged in the Middle East and quickly went viral: local media insisted Portuguese who commit adultery will be whipped 99 times After hugging and kissing the young woman.
Although the Iranian Embassy in Spain denied this information, the painter was born a few kilometers from the city of Kashan He chose not to ignore the issue and speak openly about it. “Cristiano Ronaldo is an extremely professional and ethical man who is always involved in great charities and He embraced me with love and affection“He said first.
The story continues: “Unemployed lawyers filed charges against him without my permission or my family’s permission. He committed a crime in Iran by hugging me while We never had any complaints… I am very grateful to Ronaldo for his love and affection for me. “I wish him the best in life and football.”
-When he hugged you, did anyone warn him that, according to the law, he was committing a crime?
-No one told him anything about Iranian law and he didn’t know, But Ronaldo’s hug is for his love and brotherhood, and he has no ill intentions. My family and I have no complaints about this issue, we just want to deny these accusations against Cristiano.
– Is there a way to avoid this punishment?
-No one has the right to condemn him without a judicial complaint. first, Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t know about Iran’s law Secondly, my family and I have no complaints, so these rumors and news are completely denied.
Fatmeh’s meeting with Cristiano Ronaldo: ‘A dream come true’
Although she was very young when she started painting, In 2015, Fatmeh first illustrated Cristiano Ronaldo.He did the same thing to his face that year He considers Lionel Messi a ‘role model’ Fighting growth problems. “Seeing your story gives me so much strength and motivation to achieve my dreams. I want to meet him and paint his portrait… He’s one of my favorite athletes. If I had the chance to meet him, I would be happy,” he said.
-You have been able to meet Cristiano…
-That was a dream.I spent several years painting their portraits I can’t believe this dream has come true. Met Cristiano in our country Iran and gave him these paintings as a gift.
-How was that meeting?
-I have dreamed of meeting him for a long time. When Al Nasr faced Persepolis in Tehran, My family and I came from my hometown to the hotel to meet Cristiano Where his team lives. This is very valuable to me. I am glad to hear this news. He even gave me his T-shirt! I’m going to keep this as a keepsake…it’s very important and valuable to me.
Fatmeh’s admiration for Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona
Lionel Messi wasn’t the only Argentinian that Fatme painted with his feet: he also painted Diego Maradona on canvas. “I’m not a big football fan but I know some famous and popular athletes like Ronaldo and Messi. Maradona is a sports legend.Because he was famous, I painted his portrait“, explain.
-Besides Leo’s story, what else inspired you?
-What inspires me is The hope that exists in my soul to achieve my goals. This hope gives me more strength to get what I want. That’s why I fought for my dreams, even though I was going through hard times because of my situation.
Not so long ago, the artist’s biggest dream was to become famous worldwide and leave his name in history. Now, at the age of 34, he seems to have achieved his goal. “I would like to donate a painting to everyone I paint, Like I did with Cristiano Ronaldo, I gave him two paintings”, he concluded. He even won an award at a local festival for his talent. This is a true story of progress.