Former Brazil forward Ronaldinho has been released from prison and placed under house arrest in Paraguay.

The 2005 Ballon d'Or winner had spent time in jail along with his brother after being arrested on 6 March, accused of using fake passports.

The pair had previously been denied bail but posted $800,000 (£648,000) each and must now stay in a four-star hotel in Asuncion while awaiting trial.

Both Ronaldinho, 40, and his brother Roberto Assis deny any wrongdoing.

Their lawyer has called their imprisonment "arbitrary, abusive and illegal."

In allowing the pair to leave prison, Judge Gustavo Amarilla said the size of the bail paid was "significant" and would "guarantee they will not flee".

Ronaldinho had initially visited Paraguay to promote a book and a campaign for underprivileged children.

The 2002 World Cup winner played for clubs including Paris St-Germain, Barcelona and AC Milan before retiring in 2015 after a spell at Brazilian side Fluminense.

Ronaldhinho won the World Cup with Brazil in 2002 and was named Fifpro World Player in 2005 and 2006.

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Just a little over a decade ago he was the poster boy of world football, disgracing defenders, bamboozling Peter cech and seaman, as well as getting applauded by rival Madrid fans at the bernabeu, all with that famous smile. Life

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How the mighty hath fallen..is that prison beard I see.. smh

K

Chaiiiii

Even came out of jail with a Prison League Trophy.

He didn't miss much, the whole world is on lockdown.

Nice and thanks to Messi for getting him the best lawyer and also paid the bills....

logon599:
Just a little over a decade ago he was the poster boy of world football, disgracing defenders, bamboozling Peter cech and seaman, as well as getting applauded by rival Madrid fans at the bernabeu, all with that famous smile. Now he's prepared to represent paraguay at the prison world cup. Life

Please remind us.....


Who are you again?

I hope say baba no go cause trouble again

Nothing lasts forever,who would think he will drop this low.any life without JESUS is a life of crisis and regrets! don't be suprised you see messi or ronaldo this way in the future.

Grace to Grass

Why can't his country help him? He brought honour and pride to Brazil. He is a living hero and legend.

Welcome home Gaucho

Good one.. Glad the fella has been released now. Hws sure a jolly good fellow... As for the house arrest, nothing special about that actually. Almost everyone is pretty much under house arrest forcefully already because od Oga Covid-19..

buygala:


Please remind us.....


Who are you again?

cave man

How the mighty has fallen.

Good for him

Hades2016:
cave man

Good .... That's what you are

So stay in your cave since you can't understand that life is a series of ups and downs....

We know Ronaldinho...

A 100 years from now, our kids will still read about Ronaldinho....

But you... nobody except your family and the people you owe money gives a shit about you

Oyibo can fall big name hand ehn

If any oba get Corona does that mean his name is OBANIKORO LOL

they just want to use him to shine

It is well

logon599:
Just a little over a decade ago he was the poster boy of world football, disgracing defenders, bamboozling Peter cech and seaman, as well as getting applauded by rival Madrid fans at the bernabeu, all with that famous smile. Now he's prepared to represent paraguay at the prison world cup. Life

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