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Ronaldinho Gaúcho returns to football as investor in Ravenna

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 11:10 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Ronaldinho Gaúcho returns to football as investor in Ravenna

Summary

Ronaldinho Gaúcho, at 46, is re-entering football by investing in Ravenna, a club set to compete in Serie C next season. Though not returning as a player, he may participate in a celebratory match and the launch of new club kits. This partnership marks a reunion with Ariedo Braida, the club's honorary vice president, who signed him for AC Milan in 2008, where he had a successful tenure until 2011.

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•Ravenna will compete in Serie C in the upcoming season.
•Ronaldinho will not come out of retirement to play.
•Celebratory match appearance is possible for Ronaldinho.
•Ronaldinho previously played for AC Milan from 2008 to 2011.
•The investment signals a significant step for Ravenna's future.

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Ronaldinho Gaúcho is "returning" to football.But the Wizard, now 46, will not come out of retirement.He will be an investor in Ravenna, which will return to compete in Italy's Serie C in the upcoming...
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