Covid-19: Former Brazil striker Ronaldinho tests positive for coronavirus

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Brazilian retired football player Ronaldinho arrives for his hearing at the Asuncion's Justice Palace, in Asuncion.  AFP
Brazilian retired football player Ronaldinho arrives for his hearing at the Asuncion's Justice Palace, in Asuncion. AFP

Sao Paulo - The ex-Barcelona player said he would remain in a hotel until his condition improved.

By Reuters

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Published: Mon 26 Oct 2020, 8:08 AM

Last updated: Mon 26 Oct 2020, 11:25 PM

Former Brazil striker Ronaldinho Gaucho said he has tested positive for Covid-19 and is self-isolating.

The ex-Barcelona and Paris St Germain player was in Belo Horizonte, where he played for local side Atletico Mineiro, when he got his diagnosis.


“I arrived in BH (Belo Horizonte) yesterday, I took the Covid test, I tested positive, I am good, asymptomatic so far,” the two-time FIFA World Player of the year said on Instagram on Sunday.

The former AC Milan, Flamengo and Gremio player said he would remain in a hotel until his condition improved.


The charismatic forward spent a month in a Paraguayan jail with his brother and business manager earlier this year, accused of entering country with a fake passport.

The charismatic forward spent a month in a Paraguayan jail with his brother and business manager earlier this year, accused of entering country with a fake passport.

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