06-09-2020, 04:30 PM
'It has been sixty long days' - Brazil legend, Ronaldinho opens up on his house arrest after allegedly using a fake passport to Paraguay
Brazil and Barcelona legend, Ronaldinho has opened up on his 'sixty long days' as he remains under house arrest in Paraguay for allegedly using a fake passport to enter South American country.
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The 40-year-old and his brother Roberto were arrested in March after police found passports bearing their names with Paraguayan nationality despite having their Brazilian passports confiscated in 2018.
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They spent 32 days in prison before they were released from jail in April and then transferred to a luxury hotel where they kept them under house arrest.
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Ronaldinho, who reportedly paid a ÂŁ1.3million bond for himself and his brother to be released says he is 'very calm' and is doing 'anything to pass time in the most pleasant way possible'.
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He told Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo: 'It has been sixty long days.'
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Comparing his house arrest to those who have been isolating in their homes during lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic, he said: 'People in their homes must imagine what it must be like not being able to do what you are used to.
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'I think that is something that will remain with us all forever after living in this complicated experience.
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'I hope that soon everything will return to normal and we can return to our homes. Hopefully, everything will be as before.'Â
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The Brazilian legend is staying in the four-star Hotel Palmaroga, which is one of a number of hotels owned by Barcelona.Â
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Definitely, Barcelona and I are united forever. It will always be my second city,' he added.
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'Barcelona always treats me with a lot of love and respect. I thank you with all my heart for the messages and your love.
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'It is the most incredible club and the fans live deep in my heart. I thank you with all my heart.'
Brazil and Barcelona legend, Ronaldinho has opened up on his 'sixty long days' as he remains under house arrest in Paraguay for allegedly using a fake passport to enter South American country.
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The 40-year-old and his brother Roberto were arrested in March after police found passports bearing their names with Paraguayan nationality despite having their Brazilian passports confiscated in 2018.
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They spent 32 days in prison before they were released from jail in April and then transferred to a luxury hotel where they kept them under house arrest.
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Ronaldinho, who reportedly paid a ÂŁ1.3million bond for himself and his brother to be released says he is 'very calm' and is doing 'anything to pass time in the most pleasant way possible'.
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He told Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo: 'It has been sixty long days.'
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Comparing his house arrest to those who have been isolating in their homes during lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic, he said: 'People in their homes must imagine what it must be like not being able to do what you are used to.
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'I think that is something that will remain with us all forever after living in this complicated experience.
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'I hope that soon everything will return to normal and we can return to our homes. Hopefully, everything will be as before.'Â
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The Brazilian legend is staying in the four-star Hotel Palmaroga, which is one of a number of hotels owned by Barcelona.Â
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Definitely, Barcelona and I are united forever. It will always be my second city,' he added.
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'Barcelona always treats me with a lot of love and respect. I thank you with all my heart for the messages and your love.
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'It is the most incredible club and the fans live deep in my heart. I thank you with all my heart.'