Brazil football icon Ronaldinho held in pre-trial detention
Brazilian retired football player Ronaldinho (C) arrives at Asuncion's Justice Palace to testify about his irregular entry to the country, in Asuncion, on March 6, 2020.
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March 6, 2020

Brazil football icon Ronaldinho held in pre-trial detention

ASUNCION, Paraguay (AFP) — Former Brazilian football star Ronaldinho, who was arrested on suspicion of entering Paraguay on a fake passport, was ordered held in pre-trial detention, a judge in Asuncion confirmed Saturday.

The two-time world player of the year and his brother, who was detained with him, had spent the night in jail.

The pair appeared Saturday morning before a judge, who ordered later that they remain in custody.

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