Athletes Beyond the Spotlight: The Dark Side of Fame

From Ronaldinho’s Paraguayan prison stint to Edwin Valero’s tragic end, this article explores notable legal issues faced by Latino athletes. Highlights include Ronaldinho’s prison futsal victory, René Higuita’s involvement with Pablo Escobar, Carlos Monzón’s manslaughter conviction, Edmundo’s fatal car crash, and Edwin Valero’s murder and suicide.