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Ronaldinho opens up on life in prison in first interview since his release

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Paraguayan Supreme Court, Asuncion, Paraguay - March 7, 2020? Ronaldinho handcuffed and escorted by police at the Supreme Court of Paraguay [REUTERS/Jorge Adorno]

Ronaldinho has admitted he was shocked to be arrested over allegedly using a falsified passport, as he was under the impression the documents were completely certified.

The former Barcelona and Brazil legend spent a month behind bars in Paraguay after being collared by officials in the capital, Asuncion, with false papers.

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