Published 11:44 IST, October 26th 2020

Ronaldinho tests positive for coronavirus just days after being released from house arrest

On Sunday, Brazil icon Ronaldinho took to Instagram to reveal that he tested positive for coronavirus but is asymptomatic and currently in quarantine.

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On Sunday, Brazil legend Ronaldinho confirmed that he tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in quarantine. 40-year-old took to Instagram to reveal that he was asymptomatic and self-isolating in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. It’s latest chapter in an interesting year for Ronaldinho after he was jailed in Paraguay, back in March, after entering country with a fake passport.

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Ronaldinho COVID-19: Brazil icon tests positive for coronavirus

Taking to his Instagram account on Sunday, World Cup winner Ronaldinho informed his followers of his positive COVID-19 test. On his story, Ronaldinho, who has over 52.2 million followers, wrote: "I tested myself for coronavirus today and test came back positive. I'm fine right w, asymptomatic, but we'll have to leave event for later. Soon we will be re toger. Thank you for your love and support". Ronaldinho received plenty of support from his fans, who wished legendary footballer a speedy recovery.

Reports claim that Ronaldinho was in Belo Horizonte in Brazil to play for local side Atletico Mineiro.  former Barcelona star explained that he would continue to remain in a hotel until his condition improves. Ronaldinho being forced to self-isolate comes only weeks after being deemed a 'free man'.

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Ronaldinho prison stay: Ronaldinho and his bror arrested in Paraguay for adulterated passports

Earlier in March, Ronaldinho, along with his bror and business manr Roberto, spent 32 days in a Paraguayan prison along with "drug traffickers, policemen and corrupt politicians". Several reports claimed that Ronaldinho and Roberto entered country with false documents which led to ir arrest. During his time in prison, Ronaldinho took part in a Futsal tournament with prize being a 16kg suckling pig and also celebrated his 40th birthday with a BBQ.

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two brors n spent around $1.6 million in bail to be detained in a luxury hotel and were under house arrest for five months. According to reports from Daily Mail, a judge in Ronaldinho's fake passport case agreed to a 'conditional suspension' of charges and told two-time LaLiga winner that he was free to travel around world but must inform  court if he changes his permanent address. However, it seems that Ronaldinho is w set to remain in quarantine until he recovers from deadly bug. 

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11:44 IST, October 26th 2020