Ronaldinho plans potential comeback with Italian club Ravenna at age 46
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 10:41 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 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
"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.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 11:35 AMRonaldinho comes out of retirement to make shock return at age 46
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...
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 10:41 AMComeback at age 46? Ronaldinho to sign at Italian third-tier club
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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