Several of the soccer players who were teammates Ronaldinho Gaucho in the Brazilian team that was crowned world champion in 2002 they sent him messages of support in coincidence with his birthday number 40 and his confinement in a prison, 17 days ago, in Paraguay.
The former player of clubs like Barcelona, Milan and PSG, born on March 21, 1980 In the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre, he has been held since the beginning of March, together with his brother and business adviser, Roberto Assis Moreira, in a prison of the Paraguayan National Police, in Asunción, where they respond to a process for the use of forged Paraguayan passports.
Among the world champions who congratulated him on his anniversary in messages on social networks in which they conveyed encouragement in the midst of the difficult situation he faces, stand out stars such as Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Roberto Carlos.
"Congratulations namesake. May you overcome this difficult moment in your life with the joy of always ”Ronaldo Nazario said in a message on his social networks.
"Congratulations my friend @Ronaldinho. It was very easy to play next to you. I will never forget those moments. May God bless you and give you great strength to pass this difficult moment. Praying and always pushing for you, ”former striker Rivaldo said in a message on Instagram, another who also wore the Barcelona shirt.
"Congratulations to my friend @Ronaldinho for his 40 years", added Roberto Carlos, the former left-back of Real Madrid.
Among the greetings could not miss that of Diego Armando Maradona, who dedicated a photo to him and a warm message in which he made reference to the situation he is going through: “Dear Ronaldinho, it is a great joy for me to see all the greetings of your friends, and former colleagues, on your birthday. We are all with you. Much strength, magician !!! ”
The one who also greeted the Brazilian star and mentioned the harsh presence in the Paraguayan prison was Samuel Eto’o. The Cameroonian, who shared a team in Barcelona, published a video sending him his full support: “Hello, brother. I have no words. I don't even know what to say. We are talking to see how we can encourage you. You, my brother; you my friend. I can't imagine what you're going through. I only ask that you have strength and that you pray a lot. ”
The date was not forgotten by the clubs either Milan and Atlético Mineiro, that the star passed through, and that they remembered the best moments of the player in their teams.
"When he played, you would smile", the Italian club said in a publication that included videos of the Brazilian's plays.
In your message of congratulations Atlético Mineiro recalled that, as a club player, Ronaldinho Gaúcho was champion of the Libertadores in 2013, of the Recopa Sudamericana in 2014 and the Mineiro Championship in 2013.
Finally, Conmebol also made reference to the date: "A legend who conquered the Libertadores, the Champions League and the World Cup is on his birthday, always with a broad smile and passion for his game."