One last dance at 46! Ronaldinho makes stunning return to professional football
The magic is coming back! At 46, Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho is preparing to step onto a professional pitch for the first time in more than a decade.
Details: According to Sky Sports, the former Barcelona and AC Milan superstar will officially return to action for Italian third-division club Ravenna on Sunday, November 15. The Brazilian will feature in the Serie C derby against Forlì, which kicks off at 4:30 p.m. GMT (5:30 p.m. local time). Fans around the world will be able to watch the match for free on the Sky Sports Football YouTube channel.
Interestingly, Ronaldinho will have a double role at Ravenna. The Brazilian signed with the Italian club back in June and subsequently became a minority shareholder. Club president Ignazio Cipriani, a longtime friend of the legendary footballer, played a key role in bringing him to Italy.
Ravenna officially confirmed his participation in the derby on October 23. The match will take place at the Stadio Bruno Benelli, where Ronaldinho is expected to wear his iconic number 10 shirt. His last professional appearance came in 2015 for Brazilian side Fluminense, while he officially announced his retirement in 2018.
The comeback also comes with a special objective. According to Sky Sports, Ronaldinho ended his previous playing career with 299 professional goals and will now have the opportunity to reach the symbolic milestone of 300.
It's worth noting that Ronaldinho won the 2002 World Cup with Brazil, claimed the Ballon d'Or in 2005 and lifted the Champions League trophy with Barcelona in 2006.
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