RONALDINHO is learning carpentry in prison as he faces up to the prospect of six months behind bars.
The former Brazil football star and his brother were arrested after they were accused of entering Paraguay with doctored passports.
Ronaldino is locked up after his appeal for bail was refused
The former Brazil and Barcelona superstar is teaching inmates some football skills inside
Both men deny the accusations, but they have been denied bail and are currently behind bars.
Now ESPN has revealed how the Barcelona legend is spending the days inside.
Ronaldinho has been learning carpentry to while away the time, but is said to be “loved” by fellow inmates and is “relaxed” in the lock-up.
Unsurprisingly, the Samba star continues to play football, with fellow prisoners and officers, but he is missing his other love – music.
Since he retired from football the 40-year-old has “spent a lot of time playing the bongos”.
WORRIED FOR HIS MUM
A source told ESPN: He can’t play any instruments inside but I am sure that in his head he will keep on coming up with melodies for compositions when he’s out.
“He plays football every day and teaches the guys he plays with a few tricks.
“From the very first moment he wanted to make sure he integrated with the other inmates and he quickly managed to do that.
“He’s an idol for many of them and they have asked for him to sign hats, shirts and trainers.”
Ronaldinho also misses his mum, with it being reported he “speaks with his mother every day in the evening and that “she’s one of Ronaldinho’s big concerns.”
SunSport reported that his defence was dealt a blow when a businesswoman who fixed his book launch trip to the South American country failed to show up in court.
That meant Ronaldinho spent his 40th birthday behind bars on Saturday, although he did get to celebrate with a huge BBQ.
His appeal against a judge’s decision to swap his jail remand for house arrest was knocked back last week and he was warned he could faced six months inside.
Ronaldinho, a star of Brazil’s 2002 World Cup winning side and one of the greatest ever footballers, is being held in a jail in the outskirts of Paraguayan capital Asuncion.
The retired footballer is said to be ‘relaxed’ inside the Praguayan prison
Ronaldinho and his brother have been arrested for entering Paraguay with fake passports
Ronaldinho is regarded as one of Brazil’s most talented footballers ever
It is being reported that Ronaldinho could face up to six months behind bars
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
