Following the speculation surrounding Lionel Messi’s alleged 13 million euro donation to assist Ronaldinho in his legal troubles in Paraguay, Messi’s attorney has come forward to address the situation. Reports had previously surfaced claiming that Messi had contributed 4 million euros towards legal fees, including hiring top lawyers, as well as providing an additional 9 million euros to help Ronaldinho settle his debts. It is worth noting that Messi and Ronaldinho were once teammates at FC Barcelona, with the Brazilian football legend enjoying a successful spell at the club from 2003 to 2008.
Messi and Ronaldinho shared a strong friendship during their time at Barcelona. Not only were they close on the field, but Messi also looked up to Ronaldinho as one of his idols. When Ronaldinho departed from Barcelona, Messi was seen as his natural successor. It is this bond that has led to rumors that Messi may have assisted Ronaldinho in avoiding a prison sentence.
There has been a lot of talk about Ronaldinho and other Brazilian football stars struggling with a sex addiction. This news has really captured the public’s attention, with many people even applauding Messi for his loyalty to his friend. However, the report of Messi planning to help Ronaldinho escape from prison in Paraguay is not true. Marca newspaper reached out to Messi’s lawyer to get the facts straight. According to the lawyer, Messi is indeed saddened by what happened to Ronaldinho, but he has not taken any legal or financial steps to assist him. He has not instructed his lawyer to get involved or pay the 4 million euro bail.
Ronaldinho can be seen interacting with other inmates in Paraguay, where he and his brother are being held for allegedly using fake passports to enter the country in March. Some Spanish newspapers speculate that Messi is quietly assisting Ronaldinho behind the scenes. The investigation into the case is ongoing, with reports from Paraguay indicating that 15 individuals, including officials involved in passport issuance and immigration, have been arrested. Ronaldinho and his brother have been detained since March 6 in a prison on the outskirts of Asuncion, with a possible sentence of up to 6 months.