Ronaldinho in hot water at Flamengo

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　　The uncomfortable situation at Flamengo has come to a boiling point. Luxemburgo gave the athletes specific instructions on conduct during the pre-season in order to focus strictly³ on soccer. One of the rules for each player was that no female visitors were allowed inside the club's compound.

　　However, Ronaldinho Gaucho broke the rule and was caught personally by Luxemburgo. Extremely irritated, the coach took quick measures and sought out club president Patricia Amorim, calling for the athlete's release. Amorim rejected Luxemburgo's demand, causing for the coach to become infuriated.

　　Luxemburgo promised that if Ronaldinho Gaucho were not to be released that he would quit. The coach said that he will lead Flamengo into the pre-Libertadores match on January 25 at Bolivia's Real Potosi, but that it could be his last match with Flamengo unless some sort of conciliation⁴ is made regarding Ronaldinho Gaucho's apparent lack of respect for authority within the club.

　　Fueling the dispute between the coach and player, Ronaldinho did not practice on Wednesday, alleging⁵ intestinal⁶ problems.

　　Another factor that may facilitate the athlete's departure is the fact that the club still owes Ronaldinho an estimated 2 million U.S. dollars, still unpaid⁷ from last season.

　　The drama will unfold when the team returns from Bolivia on January 26.

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