Reza Parastesh, an Iranian who bears a striking resemblance to the renowned Argentine footballer Lionel Messi, has dismissed claims of using his likeness to engage in intimate relations with 23 women.
The Iranian social media sensation has become entangled in fresh controversy following the resurgence of a report originally published by the Spanish tabloid, Marca, several years ago. The story regained traction on social media following Messi’s recent move to the MLS.
Responding to the swirling controversy, Parastesh remarked;
“Hello friends, there is a false news story circulating on social media alleging that I have been involved with 23 women who mistook me for Lionel Messi. I urge you not to toy with people’s reputations and credibility.
“We are all aware that if such an incident had actually occurred, there would have been complaints leading to legal repercussions for me. It would be a global catastrophe. If this were true, I would be behind bars by now.
“Please do not believe it; it is entirely false. I am committed to pursuing legal action to clear my name.
“The news has caused turmoil in Muslim countries, and I have been subjected to severe harassment from around the world. My family has also been affected, but the public backlash has been particularly distressing.”
Reza Parastesh boasts over a million followers on Instagram, where he frequently shares images mimicking the iconic poses of the Argentine superstar while drawing comparisons to Messi’s appearance.
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