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  "id": 16374967,
  "title": "Ronaldinho to make comeback in Italian third tier",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/ronaldinho-to-make-comeback-in-italian-third-tier",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T21:42:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ronaldinho-to-make-comeback-in-italian-third-tier/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Brazilian football star Ronaldinho is set to make a comeback to professional football at the age of 46. The announcement was made by Ravenna, an Italian third-division club, on Saturday. Ronaldinho, who won the 2002 World Cup, joined Ravenna in June. His return to the pitch is motivated by his personal goal of scoring his 300th career goal. Ronaldinho, who retired in 2015 after a successful career that included stints at Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, and AC Milan, has become a shareholder in Ravenna, a club situated between Venice and San Marino. The club announced a specific date for Ronaldinho's debut, which is scheduled for Sunday, November 15.\n\nRavenna currently sits in second place in Group B of the Italian third tier, six points behind leaders Spezia. The club's ambition is to secure a return to Serie B for the first time since 2008. Ronaldinho's arrival is expected to draw global attention to the Bruno Benelli Stadium, where he will participate in an upcoming derby against Forli.",
  "summary": "Brazil legend Ronaldinho will make his playing return at age 46 for Ravenna, an Italian third-division club, on Sunday, November 15. Read More: https://punchng.com/ronaldinho-to-make-comeback-in-italian-third-tier/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Ronaldinho to return to action with Italian club Ravenna",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/ronaldinho-to-return-to-action-with-italian-club-ravenna-16243284",
        "published": "2026-10-23T22:35:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Ronaldinho to return to action with Italian club Ravenna",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/ronaldinho-to-return-to-action-with-italian-club-ravenna",
        "published": "2026-10-23T22:51:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Ronaldinho to return to action with Italian club Ravenna",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/ronaldinho-to-return-to-action-with-italian-club-ravenna",
        "published": "2026-10-24T08:25:30.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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