Why Ronaldinho will skip his trip to Kenya

Brazilian superstar Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, well known as Ronaldinho who is expected in Kenya this November might miss his trip after Brazilian authorities reportedly seized his passport.

According to ESPN Brazil, Ronaldinho has an outstanding debt of 8.5 million Brazilian reals (€2.02 million) with the state.

The court in Rio Grande do Sul seized both his passport and that of his brother, Roberto Assis.

Ronaldinho was set to grace grassroots football tournament in his three-day visit to Kenya.

The superstar was also scheduled to conduct some mentorship program to upcoming footballers in Kisumu city.

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