15.11.2026 21:41
The legendary name of world football, Ronaldinho, took the field in the starting XI in an official match for Ravenna in Italy's Serie C after an 11-year absence. The 46-year-old Brazilian star battled for 45 minutes and played an important role in his team's 2-0 victory. Ronaldinho stated that the president would decide whether he would play in the future and said he was always ready to return.
Ronaldinho, one of the unforgettable stars of world football, wore a jersey in an official competition again exactly 11 years after ending his active football career in 2015.
HE STARTED IN THE STARTING XI, THEY WON WITH 2 GOALS
The Ravenna - Forli match played in Italy's Serie C Group B witnessed the Brazilian legend's return to the green pitches. 46-year-old Ronaldinho started the match in the starting XI in the Ravenna jersey and stayed on the field for the first 45 minutes. The Brazilian star's team, after he was replaced by Mattego Maggio at the start of the second half, left the field with a 2-0 victory thanks to goals scored by Giulio Donati and Simone Rabbi, raising their points to 32.
''IF HE WANTS ME, I WILL COME BACK''
Speaking to Sky Sports microphones while going to the dressing room at halftime, Ronaldinho described the excitement of being on the field again: "I feel very good and very happy. Time passed very quickly. Football has always been like this for me. I don't yet know whether I will play in other matches in the future. It depends entirely on the president. If he wants me, I will come back. I have always enjoyed playing. If he needs me, he can trust me; I am here." he said.