Ravenna officially announces Ronaldinho

It's a bombshell that has stunned the football world: Ronaldinho has put pen to paper on a professional contract with Ravenna FC, a club competing in Italy's third division.

At 46 years old, the Brazilian legend is lacing up his boots once again to play in Serie C (Group B). The club made the news official in a press release, also confirming Ronaldinho's involvement as a shareholder. "New colors, the same smile," said Ronaldinho, beaming with excitement at his return to the pitch. He expressed his desire to "play football with joy again" and to write a new chapter with the Italian side.

According to multiple sources, this return may be limited to just one or a handful of official matches, but the main goal remains symbolic: to score at least one goal in Ravenna's colors. The 2005 Ballon d'Or winner and World Cup champion with Brazil hasn't played professionally in over a decade, though he has continued to take part in exhibition games around the globe.

Aliou Toundé |

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