Brazilian Football star, Ronaldinho’s mother dies aged 71 due to Covid-19

Brazilian football legend, Ronaldinho has lost his Mother 'Dona Miguelina' due to Covid-19. She died aged 71.

Dona Miguelina, was hospitalised after testing positive for Covid-19 in December 2020, in their home city of Porto Alegre. 

Ronaldinho is yet to make the announcement, but his former club Atletico Mineiro confirmed her death on Twitter on Sunday, February 21. 

"It is with great sadness that Clube Atlético Mineiro receives the news of the death of Doña Miguelina, mother of Ronaldinho Gaúcho. 

"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."

 

Clube está de luto pela morte de dona Miguelina: https://t.co/5QAiPYpLag

É com enorme tristeza, que o Clube Atlético Mineiro recebe a notícia do falecimento de Dona Miguelina, mãe de @10Ronaldinho. pic.twitter.com/8pEnMuFfkP

— Atlético 😷 (@Atletico) February 21, 2021