Brazil football legend Ronaldinho to marry two women at same time, say reports

Brazilian soccer star Ronaldinho is planning to marry two women at the same time in August, at his home in Rio de Janeiro.

The former footballer will reportedly tie the knot in August with fiancées Priscilla Coelho and Beatriz Souza. The 38-year-old footballer started dating Beatriz Souza in 2016 and continued his relationship with Priscilla, whom he proposed to several years earlier. 

The both girls - Priscilla and Beatriz - have been living with Ronaldinho since December in Rio de Janeiro mansion, according to reports.

Bigamy is illegal in Brazil and can be punished by jail up to six years.

As per Brazil's O Dia newspaper, Ronaldo de Assis Moreira aka Ronaldinho will marry the two women at a private ceremony in Rio.

Ronaldinho, a former World Player of the Year, proposed to both girls for marriage in January last year. He also gave them engagement rings. As per the reports, Ronaldinho also give an allowance of around £1,500 as pocket money to Priscilla and Beatriz. The former Barcelona star even buys same presents for both girls.

One of the best players of his generation, Ronaldinho has won two FIFA World Player of the Year awards and a Ballon d'Or. Ronaldinho represented Brazil in 97 matches and scored 33 goals. He has played two FIFA World Cups for his country. He was an integral part of the 2002 World Cup-winning Brazil team. Brazilian played for Barcelona from 2003 to 2008 and scored 70 goals in his 145 appearances.