Ronaldinho signs for Italian third-division side ravenna FC

Wion - World News
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Aug 21, 2026
At 46, Brazilian football icon Ronaldinho has made a sensational return to professional football
after signing with Italian third division club Ravenna FC. Now the former Barcelona and AC
Milan superstar was presented at a beachfront event named as the Ronaldinho Day in Marina
di Ravenna on Thursday. Ronaldinho has joined the third division side as part of its broader
ownership project as a stakeholder while also being registered as a player for the club.
Now speaking about his surprise return the Brazilian stated that friendship and passion
were the key reasons behind his decision to return to football. Ronaldinho also stressed
that he wants to offer more than just his famous name aiming to help and inspire the other players
with winning as the ultimate goal. I'm feeling very happy to be here with my friends but let's
wait and see if things go well with the team. Speaking about the Brazilian's on-pitch return
Ravenna FC president, vice president rather, Ariado Breda previously suggested Ronaldinho
would not feature in a professional match. However, the 2002 World Cup winner could take the
pitch with the aim of scoring what could be his 300th club goal and also the final goal of his
If that happens even better, no? But as he said, I've come here because of the friendship we have
and that's it. Let's wait and see how the team does. I'm here to help.
Ronaldinho played his last professional match in September 2015 for Brazilian club Fluminense.
The legend was part of the 2002 World Cup winning sides scoring against England in the quarterfinals.
He also won the Ballon d'Or in 2005.
