{
  "id": 19943068,
  "title": "Ronaldinho, 46, to play first game since 2015",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/ronaldinho-46-to-play-first-game-since-2015",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T07:50:48.000Z",
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    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/ronaldinho-46-to-play-first-game-since-2015/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho, 46, is set to make his first competitive appearance in over a decade when Italian third division side Ravenna face local rivals Forli on Sunday. The former playmakers of Barcelona and AC Milan is now a part of the Serie C club since joining in August. Ronaldinho's last competitive game was for Brazilian side Fluminense, in September 2015. Ravenna's manager, Andrea Mandorlini, confirmed that Ronaldinho will start the match alongside two other forwards. He further stated that the decision on Ronaldinho's playing time will be made together with the club management. Mandorlini emphasized that Ronaldinho is one of the greatest players of the modern era and the team is focused on securing a positive result. Initially, Ronaldinho joined Ravenna as an investor in August, but he has expressed his desire to score one final goal, aiming for a career total of 300 goals. Club owner Ignazio Cipriani assured that Ronaldinho's involvement is genuine and not just a marketing move. The Brazilian arrived in Italy on Friday and will only have one training session before Sunday's match. To accommodate the anticipated crowd, a temporary stand has been set up at Ravenna's Stadio Bruno Benelli. Fans are eagerly looking forward to witnessing Ronaldinho's potential last game. Ravenna forward Simone Rabbi mentioned that Ronaldinho will handle any penalties awarded to the team. Ravenna currently sits second in the table after 13 matches.",
  "summary": "Brazil great Ronaldinho is set to make his first competitive start in more than a decade when Ravenna face local rivals Forli in Italy’s third division on Sunday. The former Barcelona and AC Milan playmaker, 46, is in line to make his first appearance for Ravenna since joining the Serie C club in August. His […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Ronaldinho, 46, to play first game since 2015",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/ronaldinho-46-to-play-first-game-since-2015",
        "published": "2026-11-13T19:12:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}