Ronaldinho and his brother, Roberto Assis, are to remain in pre-trial custody in Paraguay after trying to enter the country on fake passports.
Former Brazil star Ronaldinho Gaúcho and his brother are to remain in pre-trial detention in Paraguay after allegedly trying to enter the South American country using fake passports.
Ronaldinho and Roberto Assis, who had travelled to Paraguay on Wednesday to attend a charity event, appeared in court in the capital of Asunción on Saturday, and could be held for up to six months.
They were arrested on Friday, despite a prosecutor who believed they were tricked into taking the fake documents recommending they be released after receiving an alternative punishment, such as paying a fine to charity.
Ronaldinho and brother a flight risk, Paraguayan judge says
"This is a serious, punishable offence because he has threatened the interests of the Republic of Paraguay, the judge Clara Ruiz told reporters.
"There is a flight risk, he has no roots in the country, he entered illegally and is remaining illegally," Ruiz said of her refusal to release the pair into house arrest.
"That's why the court has decided that he must remain in custody."
Lawyer says star "stupid" for not realising documents were fake
Speaking to the Brazilian newspaper Folha de São Paulo, Ronaldinho's lawyer, Adolfo Marín, said: "The court doesn't believe that he didn't know he was committing a crime as he didn't understand he'd been given false documents; he's stupid."
hohbklnorz
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He is stupid because he knew that he was not born in Paraguay and he knows that 40.000 billion people know him even me I saw him in television if I see him life I will recognise him like is my brother he was best player in 3 deferent clubs... Brazil acMilan Barcelona all us we know that hes national in Brazil how can he carry a passport of Paraguay
Babilogozo
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Does not even know the right spelling of his name??? These lies are making a bad situation worse.
sommerman
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everyone’s stupid!.!😮🤣🤥
Simon_YNWA77
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what happens to his previous passport he used? is it same fake? travelling during world cup ,European cup..bla bla?
Brazil government pulled in his old one
Constantinetino
1
Hell yeah his stupid😂😂👎
WIN101
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I am sure he knows he is in real Prison but not in any sponsored rich oil trophy cup🤣🤣🤣🤣
dee_59
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Why Roni need a passport? He is brand.. Stupid Paraguay..
No one is above the law. If anyone disobeys a sovereign country's law than the law will take ita course of action.
Simon_YNWA77
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they arrested both of them
I know, but ronaldinho’s brother’s passport wasn’t’ pulled in from the government in Brazil before they flied to Paraguay as Ronnie’s
hancdlmoy
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But why? His brother’s passport didn’t get pulled in from government in Brazil as ronaldinho’s did
they arrested both of them
Simon_YNWA77
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he will enjoy playing ball in the prison
He would smash everyone and get that pig 🐖 ronaldinho won
clent94
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Imagine Roy keane in the prison [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
he will enjoy playing ball in the prison
fatadmoruy
2
let him go
Simon_YNWA77
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they should stop this. legends travels without passports.
Imagine Roy keane in the prison [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Simon_YNWA77
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maybe ronaldinho's brother beg him
But why? His brother’s passport didn’t get pulled in from government in Brazil as ronaldinho’s did
Simon_YNWA77
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Why Roni need a passport? He is brand.. Stupid Paraguay..
Doesn’t matter who it is, the biggest president enters a country, doesn’t matter he needs his passport
Simon_YNWA77
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I’ve never seen this before 😂 but if he didn’t know his passport was fake then how will he explain when his first passport got pulled in by Brazil government?! And used this one to get in a country as he knew his old passport was gone
hiwklnrtuz
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what happens to his previous passport he used? is it same fake? travelling during world cup ,European cup..bla bla?
Raphyjay
2
He claims to be broke but can still afford a lawyer 😂😂😂. Open your eyes
Ruben6
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can someone please send a message to the lawyer and ask him to prepare a last wish since he's clearly called out the legend 😂
Damaunaw
1
Fanillay someone has dribbles pass my Hero Dinho
Croissant333
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Ronaldinho a douche
Fieaeikpru
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mistakes are for human being let them go i believe they have learned something
Emperor10
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He entered illegally and remains illegally as well. Just fined him and let him go legally Mr Prosecutor
Eyawip
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Joke of the Century..[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Genesis_Blue
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If it was Zlatan, Then that Judge would be in Custody by Now.
Bibek-Koirala
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Why Roni need a passport? He is brand.. Stupid Paraguay..
even presidents need passport u fool who are footballer???
buebdeity
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is for a reason
Zahlouz
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Why Roni need a passport? He is brand.. Stupid Paraguay..
zatbiknruz
3
Please let the football legend go Free, it was an error forgive him.
Deziklotyz
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Ronaldinho is a legend, just let him go because he,is a world 🌟,let him just go.my favourite player.until now.william from mariental Namibia.
yes my brother, it's a little bit warm today but not too much,we just ok.but you know what, the world know who s Ronaldinho,and I support my very best soccer player.
Nezbkstuyz
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Ronaldinho is a legend, just let him go because he,is a world 🌟,let him just go.my favourite player.until now.william from mariental Namibia.
Hoesit broer is dit warm in mariental. Dai man is deurmekaar gemaak van die geld.
Adil20176
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Fake passport dribble past Ronaldinho
hancdlmoy
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maybe ronaldinho's brother beg him
wiuklostz
2
Why would he need a fake passport? This is a stitch up! Who doesn't, or wouldn't know who the absolute best Footballer to ever grace the planet is? Money ain't an issue, so what need for such a stupid thing. They lie!
Deziklotyz
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Ronaldinho is a legend, just let him go because he,is a world 🌟,let him just go.my favourite player.until now.william from mariental Namibia.
Lomcmpr
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Ronaldinho doesn't need a passport to travel the passport needs him to travel..🤙🤙🤙
real_ultras
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Hahaha atleast come up with believable excuse.
nudabkrs
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A legend in the hands of law.wish you a quick release
clent94
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they should stop this. legends travels without passports.
TheKingOfPES
5
lol, that's the funniest thing ever.. someone took his passport and put the fake one instead.. he was banned to travel and he could travel with the fake passport without even knowing it was fake.. lol.
AbdulrahimHashi
1
oh man
Vaobceitz
1
ignorance of law is no execuse.
Audi01
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I believe Ronaldinho must have touched the lives of do many Paraguayan....who wouldn't sit back and watch this happen.. Ronaldinho do your magic and bring out the contact list
Fazblmopsz
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Let him coach Paraguay for free
Abu→bd
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but unfortunately he dribble passed the port before knowing it....[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
nascloptyz
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ignorance is not an excuse b4 the law.
zamcloy
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it doesn't know is fake
Nadan7
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Stay calm, Ronaldinho will do magic and dribble past everything that stand n front of him [Crylaugh]
sobelpy
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nobody above the law
Fatbdemrsu
1
they must have to release them