Former Real Madrid star arrested

Former Real Madrid player arrested for delay in paying child support for two children.

Arrest warrant ofItaperuna District Courtfor three months. The reason is that Carlos owes about $20,000 in child support to his ex-wife Barbara Thurler.

Carlos is currently not in Brazil. If he pays his debts and fines, the former football star may not have to go to jail.

Roberto Carlos during the 2016-2017 Champions League draw. Photo: Reuters

Carlos has a total of nine children. His latest baby was born this year to his current wife, Mariana Lucon.

Carlos was once one of the best left-backs in the history of world football. The 44-year-old star is currently an ambassador for his former club Real Madrid in the Asia-Pacific region.

Carlos is not the first Brazilian footballer to face arrest for unpaid child support. Edilson, another member of Brazil's 2002 World Cup-winning squad, has been arrested twice for owing a total of $136,000 in child support, including interest, for three years of arrears.

According to VNE