Ronaldinho Makes Football Comeback

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho has announced plans to return to football next month at 46, with Italian third-division club Ravenna confirming his return on Saturday.

The 2002 World Cup winner is scheduled to play on Sunday, November 15. He will wear Ravenna’s shirt in a derby against Forli.

“The wait now has a date: Sunday, November 15. The Brazilian legend will wear the Ravenna FC shirt in the derby against Forli. An event that will turn the eyes of the world toward the Bruno Benelli Stadium,” Ravenna said in a statement.

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Ronaldinho returns to football with Italian third tier. Credit: Asharq-Al-Awsat.

Ronaldinho’s move to Ravenna was first announced in June. He is also a shareholder in the club, which is based between Venice and San Marino.

The former Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and AC Milan playmaker retired in 2015, a decade after winning the Ballon d’Or. He now hopes to score his 300th goal.

Ravenna currently sit second in Group B of Italy’s third division, six points behind leaders Spezia. The club is aiming to return to Serie B for the first time since 2008.

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