Wearing his iconic number 10 shirt, the Brazilian legend started and completed the first half, helping set up Giulio Donati's opening strike in the 36th minute. Ravenna went on to defeat Forli 2-0 following a second-half goal from Simone Rabbi at the Stadio Bruno Benelli. Ronaldinho, who had not played professionally since leaving Fluminense in September 2015, indicated he is open to making additional appearances if summoned by club leadership.
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Ronaldinho made his competitive comeback after officially signing with Ravenna and purcha…: Ronaldinho made his competitive comeback after officially signing with Ravenna and purchasing a stake in the Italian club.
Ravenna club president Ignazio Cipriani leveraged his long-standing friendship with Ronal…: Ravenna club president Ignazio Cipriani leveraged his long-standing friendship with Ronaldinho to bring him to the Serie C side.
The former World Cup champion confirmed he remains willing to play further competitive fi…: The former World Cup champion confirmed he remains willing to play further competitive fixtures if the team president requests his services.
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Nov 15 : Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho played his first competitive match in 11 years at the age of 46, starting for Italian third-tier side Ravenna in their derby against Forli on Sunday.
Wearing the number 10 shirt, Ronaldinho played the entire first half. At the interval, he took a lap of the pitch at the Stadio Bruno Benelli, waving to supporters as they stood to applaud him.
Ravenna beat Forli 2-0 in the Serie C clash. Ronaldinho played a part in Giulio Donati's 36th-minute opener and Simone Rabbi added the second in the 58th.
“It was lovely to be here, playing, having the build-up in the dressing room,” Ronaldinho told Sky Sport Italia. He said he had enjoyed playing alongside team mates who had grown up watching him.
Ronaldinho had last played professionally for Fluminense in September 2015 and formally retired in 2018. Ravenna, whose president Ignazio Cipriani is a long-time friend of the Brazilian, announced his signing in June, with Ronaldinho also taking a stake in the club.
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