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Sports News of Sunday, 29 March 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

REVEALED: When Ronaldinho will likely get out of prison

Ronaldinho, as of March 27, remains in Paraguayan prison Ronaldinho, as of March 27, remains in Paraguayan prison

Football legend, Ronaldinho, is currently in jail in Paraguay, having been held alongside his 49-year-old brother on March 6, for entering the country with falsified travel documents

Ronaldinho, who celebrated his 40th birthday in prison, and his brother have both denied entering the country with fake passports.

Everyone hoping to see the ex-Barcelona star out anytime soon will have to wait as his bail application was denied.

As a result of the court's denial, the Brazilian, according to The Sun, potentially face up to six months inside.

According to The Sun, his lawyers failed in the attempt to a house arrest instead of jail when a businesswoman who fixed his trip to Paraguay failed to show up in court.

However the case may be at the moment, the Brazilian is wasting no time wallowing in jail has he is making the best use of his time in jail.

A source told ESPN: "He plays football every day and teaches the guys he plays with a few tricks.

"From the very first moment he wanted to make sure he integrated with the other inmates and he quickly managed to do that.

"He's an idol for many of them and they have asked for him to sign hats, shirts and trainers."

While Nelson Cuevas, who used to play for Argentine giants River Plate recently visited Ronaldinho in his cell and said: “He is sad. Hopefully, he can get out soon.

“He is just sad because of the situation. His lawyers are handling the rest. I hope he can get out of there soon.”

Source: The Sun