After Eyeopening Prison Experience, Brazilian Football Star Ronaldinho Reinvents Himself

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The 40-year-old modern day footballing great was arrested in Paraguay last year with his elder brother for using a fake passport to enter the country illegally in order to attend a charity event.

Ronaldinho was then held in custody along with his brother and also spent time in prison which also saw the World Cup winner take part in a futsal tournament behind bars.

The former Barcelona great and his brother Roberto were released from a Paraguayan Prison in August last year and were forced to pay fines of US$90,000 and US$110,000 respectively, according to reports.

It was at that time that reports emerged that Ronaldinho is nearing bankruptcy.

However, AS report that Ronaldinho seems to have transformed his life since prison. Quoting the Brazilian edition of El Pais, AS claimed that the Ballon d’Or winner has earned over R$5 million (US$970,000) since leaving prison four months ago.

He helped promote Atletico Mineiro’s stadium and was also named an honorary citizen of Belo Horizonte.

Ronaldinho has also opened a studio and even ventured into music as he recorded a music video with rapper Djonga and Recayd Mob.

Ronaldinho is said to be soon launching his own brand of gin, R-ONE, which follows on from his first wine brand, Vino de Campeones.

Gazeta Sporturilor reports that the former Milan star has also been ‘featured heavily’ in the FIFA series and Pro Evolution Soccer franchise.

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