Five goals, six assists and one 16kg pig
Although the outbreak of coronavirus has seen the postponement of most of competitive leagues across the world, Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho could not be denied his passion.
Currently detained in a Paraguayan prison for attempting to cross into the South American country using a fake passport, the 39-year-old wiped the floor with inmates, scoring five goals and racking up six assists in an 11-2 win for his side in a prison tournament.
Although the occasion was far less glamorous than when he turned out for the likes of Barcelona, AC Milan and PSG, there was also far less pressure as he was man-marked by former politician Miguel Cuevas.
The prize was one worthy of champions as well: a 16kg pig to the winner.
Ronaldinho had reportedly struggled when he first arrived at the Paraguayan jail, but prison warden Blas Vera says his mood has improved, telling Reuters: "In broad terms he is doing very well. I see he is in good spirits, just like you see him on television, always smiling."
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