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Ronaldinho returns! How to watch Ravenna vs Forli live: Stream, TV, news

Brazil icon Ronaldinho makes his first for Ravenna at the age of 46 when Serie C action hits the Stadio Bruno Benelli on Sunday morning.

The match is a derby against Forli, and Ronaldinho is set for his first competitive match in 11 years. He last played for Fluminense in 2015, and has acquired an ownership stake in his new team.

Ravenna manager Andrea Mandorlini has confirmed that Ronaldinho will start the match.

“Then together we will decide how long he plays,” Mandorlini said. “He is one of the greatest players of the modern era. And we have ‌to ⁠get a result. We always play with three forwards. He will be one of the three.”

A bonus for the Brazilian? He retired one goal short of 300 senior career goals.

Below you’ll find stream info, information about both teams, and some more of the whys and hows regarding Ronaldinho’s return to the pitch as Ravenna hosts Forli in Serie C.

How to watch Ronaldinho in Ravenna vs Forli live, stream link and start time

Kick off time: 11:30am ET Sunday, November 15

Venue: Stadio Bruno Benelli — Ravenna, Italy

TV Channel & stream link: CBS Sports and Yahoo Sports

Ronaldinho history: World Cup, Champions League, Copa Libertadores, and Ballon d’Or winner

Ronaldinho retired with exactly 299 senior goals including 266 club goals in his career, adding another 33 over his time with Brazil’s senior team.

The 2005 Ballon d’Or winner helped Brazil to the Copa America in 1999, the 2002 World Cup, and an Olympic bronze medal with Brazil in 2008.

Ronaldinho is a Copa Libertadores winner with Atletico Mineiro and a UEFA Champions League winner from his time with Barcelona. He has also won La Liga with Barca and Serie A with AC Milan.

Ronaldinho is also a part-owner of USL League One club Greenville Triumph and USL W League side Greenville Liberty in the United States.

Ravenna vs Forli team news

Ravenna are second in Serie C with a 9-2-2 record, behind only Spezia’s reserves on the table. Led by former Inter Milan player Andrea Mandorlini, Ravenna’s leading goal scorer is ex-Bologna and Italy U18 star Simone Rabbi.

Forli sit 15th on the table with a 3W-6D-4L record. They’re coached by former Italian youth international Nicola Campedelli. Torino loanee Tommaso Gabellini, 20, is one to watch, as is veteran forward Davide Macri.

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