Ronaldinho returns in search of 'beautiful' 300th goal

A private jet, a few autographs. It's a star-worthy welcome for a man who never stopped being one. With that same smile, Ronaldinho has arrived in Italy. At 46, the Brazilian football legend has joined Ravenna FC, more than a decade after his last professional appearance. And he has one last dream to achieve. 300 career goals. If it happens, even better. But as I said, I came here because of the friendship we have. All of this. And, well, we hope the team can do well. I'm here to help. And will we see you on the field? I don't know. It depends on the president, on the coach. I don't know. A comeback with a third-place club in Serie C's B1, but this is bigger than the pitch. The 2002 World Cup champion isn't just wearing the shirt. He's now a club shareholder, and his own brand, R10, is the official apparel sponsor. A Barcelona icon, MC Milan legend, Ballon d'Or 2005 winner, and now Ronaldinho is chasing one more moment of magic. His return to Italian football is turning heads, even outside Ravenna's fan base. When he touches the ball for me, he's a Ballon d'Or. The moment he touches it, even if he's in Ravenna, it doesn't matter. He's a part of our childhood. We grew up with him, and now, seeing him in Ravenna is definitely something beautiful. But behind the nostalgia, there's a comeback story with real stakes and a financial dimension. Ronaldinho has spent years battling financial and tax disputes back home in Brazil, including a long-running fight over unpaid support to an ex-partner.