Ronaldinho Arrested in Paraguay for a Fake Passport and Still Won a Prison Football Tournament
You know Ronaldinho. That smile. Those skills. The man who turned football into a dance floor and defenders into memes. But in 2020, the Brazilian legend got caught in a story so bizarre it makes his elastico look normal.
Yes, Ronaldinho got arrested in Paraguay. For using a fake passport.
No, seriously.
In March 2020, Ronaldinho landed in Paraguay for what was supposed to be a simple charity event and promotional tour. No stress. Just smiles, selfies, and samba energy. The thing is, Brazilians don’t even need a visa to enter Paraguay.
Yet Ronaldinho showed up with a Paraguayan passport. A fake one.
Naturally, the authorities weren’t impressed. He and his brother were arrested on the spot for using forged documents. And just like that, the man who danced through Champions League nights was sitting in a Paraguayan prison cell.
But here’s where things go full Ronaldinho.
Locked up? Time to win trophies.
While most people would crumble, Ronaldinho did what Ronaldinho does best. He balled out. Word spread that he joined the prison’s football tournament. In one match, he reportedly scored five goals and assisted six. Final score? 11-2. Tournament prize? A 40-pound roasted pig.
Ronaldinho’s team won, of course. Because even in jail, he’s just better.
He signed autographs, posed for pictures with inmates, and basically became the prison’s most beloved celebrity. After more than five months behind bars and under hotel arrest, he was finally released and sent back to Brazil. Legend has it the inmates still talk about that match.
From Ballon d’Or to behind bars and back again
Ronaldinho didn’t just survive prison. He turned it into a five-a-side pitch and walked away with the biggest flex in football folklore.
Only Ronaldinho could go to jail for a fake passport and come out with more fans, a pig, and a better assist ratio than some Premier League mids.
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