Ronaldinho seeks 300th goal with comeback aged 46

Brazilian football icon Ronaldinho announced his comeback to professional football at the age of 46, aiming to become the 300th goal scorer of his illustrious career. Thousands of fans gathered at Ravenna's city beach for "Ronaldinho Day" to celebrate the former Paris St-Germain, Barcelona, and AC Milan playmaker's return to the sport. Despite retiring in 2015, Ronaldinho expressed his happiness in being reunited with friends and a team capable of achieving great things.

The Italian third-tier side Ravenna, owned by Italian-American businessman Ignazio Cipriani, welcomed Ronaldinho as a shareholder. Cipriani revealed that his main objective is for Ronaldinho to score his 300th goal, a romantic goal to mark the conclusion of his playing days. Cipriani emphasized that this is not a token gesture or a marketing ploy but a genuine desire to see Ronaldinho play again.

Ravenna's return to Serie B, after a long absence since 2008, is an opportunity for the club to reclaim its form and compete at a higher level. The team managed to finish third in Group B of last season's third-tier championship and are eager to make a comeback. However, Ronaldinho's debut match for Ravenna will not be against Reggiana on Monday, as the team is set to begin their new campaign with other opponents.

At 46 years old, Ronaldinho confirmed that he is in good shape and feeling well, which adds to the excitement surrounding his potential return to the pitch. The former World Cup winner in 2002, who scored the winning goal against England, and Ballon d'Or winner in 2005, expressed his desire to help his teammates secure victory in Italy. The former playmaker remains open to the possibility of playing again, leaving the decision in the hands of the coach.