Brazilian Footballer Ronaldinho Down With Fever, Misses Fluminense's Next 2 Series

Fluminense's next two Brazilian Series will be played without football star Ronaldinho due to a virus, the club reported on September 8.

The 35-year-old missed Fluminense's 3-1 defeat to Flamengo on September 6 after complaining of fever and muscle soreness. Doctors ordered the two-time FIFA World Player of the Year winner to rest after he underwent tests on September 8.

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Ronaldinho has made six appearances for Fluminense since joining the Rio de Janeiro club in July. He has yet to score and was jeered by fans during the team's 2-1 loss to Atletico Mineiro on August 30.

Fluminense will meet Coritiba away on Wednesday followed by a trip to Sport Recife on Sunday. The four-time Brazilian Serie A winners are currently ninth in the standings with 33 points from 23 matches.

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