Brazilian legend Ronaldinho set to make shock return after a decade of retirement

The 2002 World Cup winner and former Ballon d’Or recipient will make his long-awaited debut on 15 November…

By James Hicken · Independent

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 4:56 PM

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Ronaldinho will return to professional football to make his debut for Serie C side Ravenna on November 15.
The 46-year-old former Ballon d'Or winner last played professional football for Fluminense in 2015.
Ravenna confirmed the Brazilian icon will make his appearance against Forli at Stadio Bruno Benelli.

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Brazilian football icon Ronaldinho is set to make a shock return to professional football by debuting for Italian Serie C club Ravenna on November 15 against Forli. The 46-year-old former Ballon d'Or and 2002 World Cup winner completed a surprising move to the Italian third-tier side in June, more than ten years after retiring.

Ronaldinho last played professionally in 2015 for Brazilian side Fluminense. Ravenna, currently sitting second in their Serie C group, is led by president Ignazio Cipriani, who expressed his dream of seeing the former Barcelona and AC Milan star score the final goal of his career at Stadio Bruno Benelli.

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Brazilian legend Ronaldinho set to make shock return after a decade of retirement

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