Former Barcelona star, Ronaldinho’s mother has succumbed to covid-19 after battling with the disease for over a month
Ronaldinho in a tweet, on February 21, 2021 confirmed the death of his mother with messages of condolences from football clubs, individuals, and organisation;.
“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.”
In December, the former, Barcelona and AC Milan playmaker confirmed his mother’s condition on social media.
“Dear friends, my mother has COVID and we are in the fight for her to recover soon,” Ronaldinho posted on Twitter on December 21.
“She is in the intensive care center, receiving all the care. I thank you in advance for your prayers, positive energies, and affection. Mother strength.”
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