Ronaldinho, 46, makes comeback for Ravenna
Summary
Ronaldinho returned to competitive football at age 46, starting for Italian third-tier club Ravenna against Forli. He played the first half, helped create Ravenna’s opening goal, and was substituted at halftime.Key Facts
- Ronaldinho last played professionally for Fluminense in 2015.
- He joined Ravenna as an investor in August.
- Ronaldinho trained with the team once, on the day before the match.
- He held off a defender and passed the ball in the move leading to Giulio Donati’s opening goal.
- Donati also had a header saved after a corner from Ronaldinho.
- Ravenna built a temporary stand called the R10 for the sold-out match at Stadio Bruno Benelli.
- Ronaldinho won the 2002 World Cup with Brazil and the 2006 Champions League with Barcelona.
- Ravenna were second in their Serie C group.
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