Ronaldinho Tested Positive For COVID-19

JAKARTA - Brazilian and Barcelona legend Ronaldinho confirmed that he tested positive for COVID-19

Ronaldinho, who made 97 appearances for the Brazilian national team between 1999 and 2013, posted a video to his Instagram story to reveal this news.

The 40-year-old former attacking midfielder admits he is not showing symptoms and has isolated himself in Belo Horizonte (BH) after arriving in the city Saturday.

"I've been here in BH since yesterday, I came to attend an event," Ronaldinho said on Instagram as quoted by Antara, Monday, October 26.

"I took the test and tested positive for COVID. I'm fine, without symptoms, but we have to leave the show later. We'll be there together soon. A big hug!"

It has been a turbulent year for Ronaldinho who along with his brother Roberto Assis were jailed in Paraguay in March after entering the country on fake passports.

The two were transferred to house arrest at a Paraguay hotel in April after serving 32 days in prison with their sentences ending in August.

"It was a big blow, I never imagined that I would go through such a situation," said Ronaldinho at the time.

"All my life I have tried to reach the highest professional level and bring joy to people with my football."

Ronaldinho became one of the most iconic figures in football history during his 17-year playing career.

Apart from Brazil and Barca, he has played for Gremio, Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, Flamengo, Atletico Mineiro, Queretaro and Fluminense.

Ronaldinho won titles in Spain and Italy as well as the 2005-2006 Champions League. At international level, he lifted the World Cup, Copa America, Confederations Cup and bronze medal at the 2008 Olympics.

He won the Ballon d'Or in 2005 and was twice named FIFA World Player of the Year.