Ronaldinho set to be freed on 24 August after five months of detention in Paraguay

Judge rules Ronaldinho must remain in Paraguayan jail - Paraguayan Supreme Court, Asuncion, Paraguay - March 7, 2020? Ronaldinho handcuffed and escorted by police at the Supreme Court of Paraguay REUTERS

Brazil great Ronaldinho could be freed on 24 August following five months detention in Paraguay over a forged passport, judicial sources told AFP on Monday.

The former Barcelona, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain star was detained alongside his brother Roberto de Assis Moreira on 6 March, accused of entering Paraguay in possession of false passports.