Ronaldinho to stay in Paraguay jail during trial

Paraguayan judge Clara Ruiz Díaz ruled that soccer star Ronaldinho and his bror will remain in preventive imprisonment in jail while under investigation, after entering country with falsified documents.

Brazilian player was arrested on Friday night in a hotel in Paraguay's capital for entering country with falsified documents.

Ronaldinho's lawyers asked for house arrest, but judge said y did t provide any documentation to prove brors won't flee Paraguay before investigation is finished.

"y did t bring a single document that suggests that court can avoid danger of escape," said Ruiz Díaz.

Brazilians said y h come to Asunción for business reasons.

brors said documents were offered as a gift by a Brazilian businessman, Wilmondes Sousa Liria, who has alrey been jailed.

Ronaldinho, a two-time world player of year, last played professionally in 2015 after an illustrious career which included a 2002 World Cup win and spells at European giants Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and AC Milan.