Pele and Garrincha and Ronaldinho to Neymar, the South American country has produced a plethora of iconic players, who have helped Brazil earn its status as one of - if not the - greatest footballing nation on the planet.
With an unrivalled five World Cup wins to their name, Brazil have enjoyed unique success on the pitch, but it appears that's not the only place where some of their stars have managed to score.With a number of the nation's most high-profile names having found themselves caught up in headlines linked to sex, drugs and wild parties, Daily Star Sport takes a closer look at some of Brazilian footballers biggest bad boys who have often sought the comfort of prostitutes when times have got tough.Though prostitution remains legal in Brazil, it's not exactly an area you want to find yourself associated with, especially if you're one of the country's most iconic superstars.
However, legendary striker Ronaldo certainly failed to keep a low-profile during one particularly raunchy night. Back in April 2008, while on the books at AC Milan, the frighteningly-talented forward underwent some rehab back in his hometown of Rio De Janeiro following the latest in a number of career-hampering injuries.
It appears Ronaldo was keen to make the most of his leave, however his plans for a secretive sex-fuelled soiree soon spiralled out off control.The then 31-year-old was embroiled in a fracas with three prostitutes after discovering they were in fact men having brought them back to his Brazilian motel room.
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