Ronaldinho has denied allegations he held a "mega party" before AC
Milan's 2-0 defeat by city rivals Inter last month.
Reports in Italy claimed the 29-year-old Brazilian had
partied over three successive nights as his team-mates prepared for
the January 24 derby.
But Ronaldinho strongly refutes the claims and said on his
official blog: "I've been reading a few recent messages and have
decided to get a few things off my chest and clarify things for all
those accompanying me.
"Since yesterday, news has been circulating through media
outlets that I had a 'mega party' the days prior to the Inter-Milan
derby match and, even though it's true I was staying at a hotel in
Milan, it is incorrect that I organised a party, with comments on
the details of the supposed party even more incorrect.
"I've been working really hard the last few months, chasing
after both my personal and professional goals.
"It seems unfair to me that the press use really old images
of me and using the fact that I publicly admitted liking music to
explain a bad result and create stories about me.
"I'm very involved with Milan's project and I'm working hard
to provide my best, even though the results aren't always positive.
"These bits of news aren't going to affect my focus and I
will continue working hard at playing great football."
