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Ronaldinho plans potential comeback with Italian club Ravenna at age 46

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Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Ronaldinho plans potential comeback with Italian club Ravenna at age 46
Summary

Ronaldinho is reportedly set to sign a contract with Italian third-division club Ravenna. At 46 years old, the former Brazil star, known for his time at Barcelona and winning the World Cup in 2002, may attempt a return to the field, although it remains uncertain if he will actually play. Clarity on his role is expected at an event in Miami on Tuesday. Ravenna's vice-president Ariedo Braida mentioned that while it is uncertain whether Ronaldinho will play, he is a champion and knows no age.

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Key Details
  • •Ronaldinho is 46 years old and seeks a comeback.
  • •He is expected to sign with Ravenna in Italy's third division.
  • •An announcement regarding his playing status is anticipated on June 22.
  • •Ronaldinho won the World Cup with Brazil in 2002.
  • •Ravenna vice-president expressed optimism about Ronaldinho's involvement.
Latest Updates
  • 5:45 PMYahoo Sports — Ronaldinho coming out of retirement to join Italian 3rd division side
  • 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — 💣 What if Ronaldinho came back to play in Italy's third tier?
  • 11:35 AMYahoo Sports — Ronaldinho comes out of retirement to make shock return at age 46
  • 10:41 AMYahoo Sports — Comeback at age 46? Ronaldinho to sign at Italian third-tier club
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Former Ballon d'Or and World Cup winner Ronaldinho is set to come out of retirement aged 46 to play for Ravenna in the Italian third tier, according to reports in Italian daily Gazzetta dello Sport.The sports daily said that Ronaldinho was scheduled to sign a deal in Miami on Tuesday and that he was already in the United States for the World Cup.

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Former Brazil great Ronaldinho appears to plan a comeback at age 46 at Italian third division side Ravenna. Gazzetto dello Sport said that Ronaldinho is to sign a contract but it remains to be seen whether he will actually play again, with more clarity expected at an event in Miami on Tuesday.

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Ronaldinho has made a shocking return to football, coming out of retirement to play again at the age of 46. The Barcelona and Brazil legend has signed a deal to join Serie C outfit Ravenna FC, it has...

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