"He always says that he is fine, that he lacks nothing, that he is at ease and that they treat him well ”. Ronaldinho He has been detained for 12 days with his brother, Roberto Assis de Moreira, in the specialized group of the Paraguayan Police. The former Barcelona coup, who will be 40 years in prison this Saturday, tries to cope with the situation, while the investigation continues by falsification of the document with which you entered the country, although behind there is a deeper reason: the suspicion of a plot dedicated to money laundering.
Blas Pérez, the head of the barracks with 195 inmates where Dinho spends his days, offered a series of revelations about how the Brazilian goes through the unexpected present. The fantasy artist who emerged from the Porto Alegre Guild is housed in an office specially equipped for him and his brother. "In his room he has two beds, refrigerator, television and air conditioning", Pérez described, in dialogue with the agency EFE.
Beyond being enrolled in a module to learn carpentry, his main distraction is still what led him to be a star in the world of football. "He plays futsal daily in the prison yard"he commented. And on a note with the radio program The Sports OralHe added: "It has the same magic as always."
Almost a week ago, and after several days of officiating only as an observer, Dinho borrowed loot from a police officer and participated in his first game in prison: he scored five goals and gave six assists in victory 11 to 2 of his equipment. Several of the teams that participate in the specialized group's internal tournament tempted him to recruit him, but for now he prefers to play recreationally. The curious prize of the contest: a pig of 16 kilos to taste among the winners.
There is a drink that permanently accompanies him and his brother. "Drink a lot of coffee, he prepares it"Pérez explained.
A subject that worries both Ronaldinho and the entire planet is the coronavirus pandemic. He has commented on it both to the head of his prison and to the athletes who have visited him, such as Carlos Gamarra, Nelson Cuevas and Fernando Lugo. "He is concerned with what happens to COVID-19. Everything is reported on TV "he pointed out.
The Specialized Association changed its rules of coexistence for a few days due to the health crisis. Visits were restricted to the lawyers who take the causes of the detainees and the workers take the fever every time they enter and leave the place.
In this context, the former liaison awaits his release. Understand that he is innocent. No one from his inner circle visited him in Asunción. Her son sent her messages of support on social media. Y with his mother, according to Pérez, "he speaks daily on Whatsapp".
“We are not talking about anecdotes from his time as a player. Yes, he has told me that he wants to be released, ”added the prison authority.