Roberto Carlos’s conversion to Islam, what has been revealed

Brazilian football legend Roberto Carlos, who wrote a success story for Real Madrid and the Brazilian national team and later played for the Turkish club Fenerbahce, has converted to Islam, Turkish media have claimed.

According to reports published by several media outlets, including the Turkish newspaper 'Haberler', the 53-year-old former star footballer met Sheikh Jihad Hamada, one of the most well-known figures in the Muslim community in Brazil, about four weeks ago. There, he recited the Kalima and converted to Islam.

According to the information circulated, Roberto Carlos had been in contact with Sheikh Jihad Hamada for a long time before meeting him directly in Brazil. Their meeting took place about four weeks ago, where Roberto Carlos recited the Kalima and announced that he had voluntarily converted to Islam.

However, no direct or official statement has been made by Roberto Carlos in this regard. As a result, the news is still in the claim stage and it is not possible to make a final comment until the player himself confirms its authenticity.

It is worth noting that the matter spread widely after Ali Sahin, a member of parliament from Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party), made a post on social media. He published the details of a meeting with representatives of the Muslim community in Brazil.

Ali Sahin said on his X handle that he met Sheikh Jihad Hamada, a resident of the city of Sao Paulo, while visiting the Brazilian Charitable Union of Muslim Youth. He mentioned that Sheikh Hamada is one of the 500 most influential Muslims in the world.

The Turkish MP also said that Sheikh Hamada confirmed to him that Roberto Carlos had been in contact with him for a long time. Then, about four weeks ago, he came to the Sheikh and chose Islam as his path by reciting the Shahadah. MP Ali Sahin wished Roberto Carlos and his family peace, health and a blessed life.

Meanwhile, amid the rumors of Carlos' conversion to Islam, some pictures of the former footballer's wedding to Moroccan-born Suhaila El Tahiri have been circulating on social media.

Suhaila, a Spanish citizen, is a FIFA-licensed player agent. She manages the professional careers of players and implements various football-related projects.

Although several new pictures of their wedding were leaked on August 17 of this year, this is not a recent event. The matter of their marriage first came to light in January of this year and was later completed in a small ceremony in the presence of family and close friends on July 25. Their relationship, which started as a professional acquaintance, later developed into a personal relationship and the two continue to manage the careers and businesses of footballers across Brazil and Europe together.

Roberto Carlos is considered one of the best defenders in the history of world football. In addition to spending the golden years of his football career for Real Madrid and the Brazilian national team, he also played for Fenerbahçe in Turkey. His name is still etched in the minds of football fans.

There is still a lot of discussion on social media about his conversion. However, the final word is waiting for an official statement from Roberto Carlos to be completely confirmed.