Angry Ronaldinho denies Israel-Lebanon claims

Barcelona striker Ronaldinho has angrily denied claims by a Moroccan newspaper that he showed indifference to the suffering of Lebanese children killed in the recent war with Israel.
The World and European Footballer of the Year — who sponsors several internationally-recognised projects for children — was accused of backing Israel by Moroccan sports newspaper Al Noukhba.
The paper claimed — without offering any evidence to support the claim — that he had displayed nonchalance upon hearing of the death of thousands of Lebanese children.
But the assertions provoked a furious response from the Brazilian international, who took the unusual step of making a statement on the European champions’ website, www.fcbarcelona.com, to deny the claims.
“It is absolutely false, and cruel to suggest that the death of children is something which does not bother me,” the statement read.
“I have always supported the rights of children.”
Ronaldinho also denied making any declarations or supporting parties linked to the recent war in the Middle East.
“No one has made contact with me to commment on this conflict, and I have not agreed or spoken about anything to do with the war,” added the Brazilian.
Ronaldinho was recently named a United Nations Goodwill ambassador.
As well as being a spokesman for the UN, he also supports programme by children’s charity UNICEF.
Source:Soccer News
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October 9th, 2006 02:38
wen i read the thing about ronaldinho i was shocked he was my follower my dream player 2 wish 2 play like him but after i read i cudnt belive myslfe inside i cudnt belive myself and now i knew he ddnt do anything
December 18th, 2006 10:02
i cant believe ronaldinho is such a racist little biggot.
December 29th, 2007 07:41
rolandinho is my hero i love him as a soccer player and he is the best any1 dises him ill cut them