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Ronaldinho’s mother dies aged 71 after contracting Covid-19

Ronaldinho revealed his beloved mum was in intensive care after falling ill with Covid [Credit: Icon Sport - Getty]

Dona Miguelina, the mother of Brazilian football star Ronaldinho is dead.

Miguelina, 71, was hospitalised after testing positive for Covid-19 last year while in their home city of Porto Alegre, Southern Brazil.

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