Ronaldinho posted a video on his personal Instagram to reveal his health condition to the person in need. The 40-year-old former player said he had no symptoms and was quarantined in Belo Horizonte, after arriving in the city on Saturday.
"I have been here in Belo Horizonte since Saturday, I came to attend an event. I tested and tested positive for COVID-19.
However, I felt fine and had no symptoms. Although the event will have to leave, it will not be long until we meet again. Sending you big hugs," Ronaldinho told fans.
2020 has been a turbulent year for Ronaldinho. In March, former Barca midfielder and his brother Roberto Assis were detained in Paraguay when entering the country under a fake passport. After serving 32 days in prison, the duo were just transferred to a managed managed managed hotel in Paraguay in April. The investigation was prolonged and it was not until August that the case ended. Ronaldinho was released on bail and had not had his criminal records saved after pleading guilty and paying a total of $200,000 in fines.
The former Brazilian player was one of the most popular stars in the early 2000s. He became famous for his PSG shirt and reached his peak of glory with Barcelona. In his international career, Ronaldinho has won 97 caps for Brazil (1999-2013). Recently, "Ro sai" was selected by France Football magazine to be in the list of 10 best left-backs of all time.