Roberto Carlos settles the debate about his conversion to Islam

Brazilian football legend Roberto Carlos put an end to the speculation surrounding his name in recent hours, following claims circulating on social media about his conversion to Islam after being linked to a marriage to Moroccan Souhaila Tahiri. The Real Madrid and Brazilian national team icon chose to respond indirectly through a post on his Instagram account, sharing an image with the Portuguese phrase "Ask Jesus first," which his followers interpreted as a denial of the rumors about his religious conversion. Social media had been abuzz with these speculations, with some linking them to news of the former player's marriage to Tahiri, leading to increased questions about whether he had actually converted to Islam and held a religious wedding ceremony. Roberto Carlos did not offer a lengthy comment on the matter, limiting himself to the message he posted on his personal account, which served as a response to the escalating controversy without delving into details about his personal life. Roberto Carlos, 53, has enjoyed a glittering career with both the Brazilian national team and Real Madrid. He was a key member of the 2002 World Cup-winning squad and won the Champions League three times with the Spanish club. The Brazilian's name recently resurfaced in the spotlight, this time off the pitch, due to news surrounding his personal life and his marriage to Souhaila Tahiri, before the story escalated into a wider debate about his religion. It seems that Roberto Carlos's latest message was intended to put an end to the speculation, as the Brazilian star chose to express his position through his official account rather than issuing a direct statement.