Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho on Monday revealed that his mother Dona Miguelina Elói Assis dos Santos has contracted the novel coronavirus.
Brazilian football great Ronaldinho has had a tumultuous year, marked by a jail term following the fake passport allegations in Paraguay, alongside brother Roberto de Assis Moreira.
In an emotional tweet, the former Barcelona superstar has revealed his mother has contracted the novel coronavirus and was struggling for her life.
Ronaldinho’s Twitter was abuzz on Monday after one of his tweets took his fans by surprise and grief.
Ronaldinho expressed his gratitude towards his fans and well-wishers for their prayers and blessings for his mother Dona Miguelina Elói Assis dos Santos.
He also expressed the hope that his mother emerges stronger than ever.