Ronaldinho 'sad' behind bars, claims visiting former Paraguay striker

Brazil legend Ronaldinho is ‘sad’ behind bars, claims former Paraguayan striker Melson Cuevas. Cuevas, who has played for likes of River Plate visited former Barcelona midfielder in prison. Ronaldinho is lodged in a Paraguayan prison since past two weeks.

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Ronaldinho jail update: Ronaldinho 'sad', claims Melson Cuevas

Ronaldinho was arrested in Paraguay for attempting to enter country using a fake passport. However, Brazilian citizens do t require a passport to visit South American country. Melson Cuevas claimed that Brazilian was lodged in a 'nice part' of prison.

However, former River Plate striker also asserted that Ronaldinho was "sad" with his prison term and he hoped to be freed soon. Paraguayan Interior Minister Euclides Acevedo has claimed that former Brazil superstar is t lodged in a ‘penitentiary', but 'almost a hotel’, highlighting facilities being provided to him.

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Ronaldinho jail update: Player participates in a prison futsal tournament

Ronaldinho was earlier reported to have participated in a prison futsal tournament. According to a report from ABC News, prison inmates have been striving to get Ronaldinho to play for ir respective teams. However, inmates have agreed to a common idea that former Barcelona man would t be allowed to score in competition. This decision was taken to ensure fairness for or participants.

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Ronaldinho jail update: Is Messi helping Ronaldinho?

Several reports had surfaced that raised questions such as - is Messi helping Ronaldinho in escaping his jail term by offering a hefty amount? However, Argentine international has denied any such help extended towards Brazilian. Courtesy of Ronaldinho fake passport case, refore, Barcelona legend will continue to spend time behind bars in Paraguay. 

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