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Published 18:50 IST, March 30th 2020

Ronaldino has 'lost his famous smile' in prison reveals ex-Paraguay striker Nelson Cuevas

Former Paraguay striker Nelson Cuevas has provided some heart-breaking news on the Ronaldinho prison update as the Brazilian is no longer seen smiling.

Reported by: Arnold Dsouza
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Former Paraguay striker Nelson Cuevas provided an update regarding the Ronaldinho prison news claiming that the World Cup winner has lost his famous smile in prison. Although pictures in the Ronaldinho prison display the 40-year-old still smiling, Cuevas has revealed that the Ronaldinho smile has vanished of late. The Ronaldinho arrested report was issued due to the former Barcelona star for entering Paraguay with an adulterated passport.

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Ronaldinho prison update: Ronaldinho arrested

The Ronaldinho arrested news broke earlier this month when he was caught entering Paraguay along with his brother, Roberto. The duo is being kept in a 'specialized unit' of the jail, where high-profile prisoners are kept apart from the other Ronaldinho prison inmates. The 'Ronaldinho arrested' news took the internet by storm at the time but his situation in the Paraguayan jail seems to be getting worse.

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Ronaldinho arrested: Ronaldinho smile vanishes

The former Brazil international recently spent his 40th birthday having a barbeque in the Ronaldinho prison after being rewarded a pig. The Ronaldinho prison inmates won a 16kg pig in a Futsal tournament which they cooked up but former River plate striker Nelson Cuevas has revealed that the 2005 Ballon d'Or winner is not in great spirits. Cuevas claimed that the famous Ronaldinho smile is now disappearing because he is stuck in a Paraguayan prison and not accustomed to such an environment. 

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Ronaldinho jail update: Ronaldinho prison time spent playing Footvolley 

Although Ronaldinho is claimed to be unhappy in jail and his smile is no longer visible, the Brazilian is keeping himself in tune with sports. The Brazil legend won the Futsal tournament with his teammates and continues to keep up with his outdoor activities. Ronaldinho was recently spotted playing Footvolley in jail as he faces a prison sentence of up to six months.

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Updated 18:50 IST, March 30th 2020

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