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Football fans are excited as Brazilian legend Ronaldinho is set to return to competitive football at the age of 46. The former Barcelona star is expected to play for Italian club Ravenna FC in their Serie C derby against Forli on November 15. It will be his first competitive match in more than 11 years. Ronaldinho last played a competitive game for Brazilian club Fluminense in September 2015. He officially announced his retirement from professional football in 2018.
Interestingly, Ronaldinho will not only return as a player but is also one of the stakeholders in Ravenna FC. The Italian club is owned by his friend Ignazio Cipriani.
Ronaldinho is set to make his return to competitive football on November 15 when Ravenna FC take on Forli in a Serie C derby. The match will be a special occasion for the Brazilian legend, who has been away from competitive football for more than a decade.
His last competitive appearance came for Fluminense in September 2015. Although he continued to take part in exhibition matches and other football events, he had not returned to a competitive game since then. His return at 46 has already created excitement among football fans.
Ronaldinho will have another special target when he takes the field against Forli. The Brazilian legend ended his professional career with 299 goals. This means he needs just one more goal to reach the 300-goal mark. The upcoming match could give him a chance to achieve this special milestone.
Although scoring will not be easy after such a long break from competitive football, fans will be hoping to see the former Barcelona star find the back of the net once again.
Ronaldinho has already shared his excitement about joining Ravenna FC and returning to the football field. After signing with the club, he expressed his happiness and said he was ready to enjoy the game again.
“New colours, same smile,” Ronaldinho said.
He also added that he could not wait to play football again and create a new story with Ignazio Cipriani and his family. Ronaldinho said football had always been about joy for him and that he wanted to bring the same happiness to Ravenna.
His comments show how excited he is about starting this new chapter in his football journey.
Ronaldinho enjoyed a successful career and represented some of the biggest clubs in European football. He played for Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and AC Milan during his time in Europe. However, his best years came at Barcelona, where he became one of the most loved players in the world.
During his time at the Spanish club, Ronaldinho won two La Liga titles and the UEFA Champions League in 2006. He also won the Ballon d’Or in 2005 after producing some outstanding performances.
His skills, dribbling and ability to score amazing goals made him one of the most entertaining footballers of his generation.
Ronaldinho also enjoyed great success with the Brazilian national team. He played an important role in Brazil’s 2002 FIFA World Cup victory in South Korea and Japan.
The attacking midfielder scored two goals and provided three assists during the tournament. One of his most memorable moments came against England in the quarter-final, when he scored a famous free-kick to help Brazil win 2-1. Brazil went on to defeat Germany in the final and lift the World Cup trophy.
Ronaldinho was known for his amazing skills, creative passes, dribbling and big smile on the football field. He was not just a successful player but also one of the most entertaining footballers of his generation. His return to competitive football after such a long break is a special moment for fans who grew up watching him play.
Ravenna FC supporters will now hope to see some of his famous skills when he takes the field against Forli. While the result of the match will be important for the club, many fans will be watching to see whether Ronaldinho can add one more goal to his career tally and reach the 300-goal mark.
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