Published 22:13 IST, March 6th 2020

Ronaldinho admits guilt in 'fake' passport case, freed by courts in Paraguay

Ronaldinho has pleaded guilty following an 8-hour wait at the prosecutors HQ. The Brazilian legend will remain in Paraguay until the pending decision is made.

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Brazilian legend Ronaldinho has pleaded guilty in 'Ronaldinho fake passport' case. 39-year-old Ronaldinho has been freed by courts in Paraguay but will remain in country to face pending decision taken by public prosecutors and eventually court. After admitting his guilt and cooperating with official authorities, a grim-faced Ronaldinho drove back to his hotel.

Ronaldinho arrested: Ronaldinho guilty in 'Ronaldinho fake passport' case

In early hours of Wednesday, Ronaldinho arrested news over a fake passport stormed internet. 2002 World Cup winner was invited by a local casi owner and arrived in Paraguay with his bror Roberto for a charity event. However, two brors' presidential suite was raided by police officials only hours after ir check-in. 

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Ronaldinho arrested: Ronaldinho guilty despite auntic documents

 Police, as well as prosecutors, have already admitted that 'Ronaldinho fake passport' and ar used by his bror to get into South American country were auntic documents. However, y suspect ir rightful owners sold m to members of an “international mafia” before y modified names and details of Ronaldinho and his sibling.

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Ronaldinho guilty but t charged

Ronaldinho has been found guilty for presenting a fake passport on arrival in Paraguay.  Surprisingly, Ronaldinho and his bror had presented legitimate documents when y departed from Sao Paolo but displayed Paraguayan passports as soon as y got off in  capital, Asuncion. However, Ronaldinho can still face punishment from prosecutors despite t being found guilty.

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Ronaldinho in Paraguay: Ronaldinho guilty may face punishment

Ronaldinho might face an alternative punishment, which could possibly include a fine towards a local charity. Ronaldinho and his bror spent eight hours with officials in Asuncion on Thursday before being released. By admitting his guilt, Ronaldinho has avoided being charged with by prosecutors until furr investigation.

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Ronaldinho played for Barcelona, PSG and AC Milan during at pinnacle of his career and was awarded FIFA Player of year in 2004 and 2005.

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22:13 IST, March 6th 2020