Ronaldinho poised for Ravenna start and, perhaps, one last goal
Ronaldinho will roll back the years this weekend when the 46-year-old Brazilian starts his first competitive match in over a decade, and in the unlikely setting of an Italian third-tier derby the World Cup winner may realise his dream of scoring one last time. The Brazil great and Ballon d’Or winner signed for Ravenna in June, also taking a stake in the club, but because he had not played since…
In a remarkable comeback, 46-year-old Brazilian football star Ronaldinho will make his first competitive appearance in over a decade this weekend, potentially marking his final goal. The world-renowned player, a former Barcelona and AC Milan star, joined Italian third-tier club Ravenna in June and also acquired a stake in the team. Due to his last game for Fluminense in 2015, doubts lingered about Ronaldinho's return to action.
Ravenna announced that Ronaldinho would start the match against local rivals Forli on Sunday. Manager Andrea Mandorlini assured that "he will play from the start, there's no doubt," emphasizing the club's desire to secure a win. With three forwards in their lineup, Ronaldinho will join the trio, representing one of the greatest players of the modern era.
Fans welcomed Ronaldinho in August, and he arrived in Italy on Friday, ready to train with his teammates for one session on Saturday. A temporary stand has been constructed at Stadio Bruno Benelli to accommodate the expected crowd.
Ronaldinho's return to the pitch could be his chance to score his 300th professional goal. He once scored for AC Milan against Inter Milan in a derby on September 28, 2008, a special evening that remains etched in the memories of all AC Milan fans. The Brazilian's return at the age of 46, he claims, is the best move of his career. Simone Rabbi, who will play alongside Ronaldinho up front for Ravenna, revealed that if the team earns a penalty on Sunday, Ronaldinho will take the spot kick.
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