Ronaldinho handcuffed and escorted by police at the Supreme Court of Paraguay REUTERSLionel Messi is preparing to put up $4million to help release Ronaldinho from Paraguayan jail following news of the Brazilian's arrest last week, according to reports. Ronaldinho, 39, was arrested by authorities for travelling with a fake passport, while he is also allegedly under investigation for additional crimes. After being taken by police, a judge denied Ronaldinho and his brother house arrest due to fears that they would try to escape the country amid a media frenzy. Messi to help Ronaldinho get out of jailThe Argentinian's first goal for the Catalan club was assisted by Ronaldinho in 2005, the year the latter won the Ballon d'Or. Two appeals have so far been rejected to release Ronaldinho and his brother on bail or to house arrest, while 16 people are being investigated with the fake passport scandal.

Source: Standard Digital March 14, 2020 12:00 UTC