Brazil Legend Ronaldinho Makes Comeback at 46 for Italian Club Ravenna
· Sports · BBC Sport
Brazil legend Ronaldinho made his football comeback at age 46 for Italian third-tier club Ravenna in a derby against Forli. The former Barcelona superstar, who joined the Serie C club as an investor in August, started the match and was involved in the opening goal before being substituted at half-time. A temporary stand named R10 was built for the sold-out fixture at the Stadio Bruno Benelli, which was streamed globally. Ronaldinho last played professionally in 2015 for Fluminense and had hoped to score his 300th career goal from a penalty. Ravenna, who are second in their Serie C group, have not clarified if he plans to play again.
Why it matters
The return of a former Ballon d'Or winner to competitive football drew international media attention and a sold-out crowd to an Italian third-tier fixture, boosting global visibility for Ravenna.
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