Ronaldinho to make football comeback aged 46
More than a decade after his last professional appearance, Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho is set for a comeback. The former world player of the year is to play in Italy’s third tier.
In June, Italian Serie C club Ravenna announced they would sign former Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan star Ronaldinho for the upcoming season. The 46-year-old Brazilian made his debut in front of a captivated crowd in northeastern Italy, expressing his excitement about playing for his new team. Despite being 46, Ronaldinho is not the oldest player in football - the title currently belongs to Japan's Kazuyoshi Miura, who is 59.
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