Barça and Brazil football legend, Ronaldinho has tested positive for Coronavirus.
Ronaldinho, who made the announcement, posted a video to his Instagram story revealing his diagnosis.
The 40-year-old said he is asymptomatic and is self-isolating in Belo Horizonte, having arrived in the city on Saturday.
“I’ve been here in BH since yesterday, I came to participate in an event,” Ronaldinho said on Instagram on Sunday.
“I took the test and tested positive for Covid. I’m fine, asymptomatic, but we’ll have to leave the event for later. Soon we will be there together. Big hug!”
The Brazilian became one of the most iconic figures in football history over the course of a playing career which lasted 17 years.
As well as Brazil and Barca, he represented Gremio, Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, Flamengo, Atletico Mineiro, Queretaro and Fluminense.
Ronaldinho won titles in Spain and Italy as well as the 2005-06 Champions League. At international level, he lifted the World Cup, Copa America, Confederations Cup and won Olympic bronze in 2008.
He won the Ballon d’Or in 2005 and was twice named FIFA World Player of the Year.
