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Watch Eto’o's emotional birthday message to Ronaldinho in prison

The African football great has posted a heartfelt tribute on social media to mark the 40th birthday of the Brazilian who remains behind bars

Samuel Eto’o has posted an emotional birthday message to ‘friend’ and ‘brother’ Ronaldinho.

The 2005 Ballon d'Or winner who starred for Barcelona and AC Milan during his active playing days clocked 40 on Saturday.

Unfortunately, the Brazilian remains behind bars having been arrested in Paraguay after allegedly producing a false passport to enter the South American nation.

Nevertheless, the four-time African Player of the Year has reached out to his former Barca teammate in an Instagram video captioned: “Happy birthday my brother.