Football Star, Ronaldinho’s Mother Dies At The Age Of 71 After Contracting Covid-19

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho’s mother has reportedly passed away after testing positive for Covid-19.

Dona Miguelina, aged 71, was hospitalised after testing positive for the deadly virus in December 2020.

The sad news was confirmed by Ronaldinho’s former club Atletico Mineiro confirmed her death on Twitter on Sunday, February 21,  with a message of condolence.

“It is with great sadness that Clube Atlético Mineiro receives the news of the death of Doña Miguelina, mother of Ronaldinho Gaúcho,” read the club statement 

“The Atleticana Family is in mourning and shares the moment of pain with their idol. May God receive you with open arms and comfort the heart of our eternal ace.”

Ronaldinho is however yet to make an official statement over the reported death of his mother.