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Ronaldinho signs with Ravenna FC to play official match

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 12:07 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Ronaldinho signs with Ravenna FC to play official match
Summary

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho has signed with Italian Serie C side Ravenna. Though he has not played competitively since 2015, the 46-year-old aims to score what he describes as the 'final goal' of his career. His involvement includes becoming a shareholder in the club, according to Ravenna's principal owner Ignazio Cipriani. Ronaldinho stated his intention to participate in an official match, pending how he feels physically. The announcement has garnered significant attention given his legendary status in football.

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Status Watch
  • •Ronaldinho joins Ravenna FC in Serie C.
  • •He has not played since 2015.
  • •Plans to score 'final goal' in competitive match.
  • •Also becomes a shareholder in the club.
Latest Updates
  • 12:07 PMYahoo Sports — Player or investor? Ronaldinho's latest random move in 🇮🇹
  • 11:19 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Not a marketing stunt’: Ronaldinho, 46, returns to professional football after 11 years with one final goal in mind
  • 9:38 PMYahoo Sports — Ronaldinho comes out of retirement aged 46 with aim of ‘scoring the final goal of his career’
  • 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Ronaldinho, 46, to play for Italian third-division side, seek 'final goal'
What they're saying
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Ronaldinho is set to return to professional football at the age of 46, 11 years after his last competitive appearance, after confirming he intends to play for Italian third-tier side Ravenna. The former Barcelona and AC Milan star has joined the Serie C club as a shareholder, but his involvement will not be limited to the boardroom.

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At 46, Ronaldinho Gaúcho is back in European football. The Brazilian star was introduced as the new signing of Ravenna FC, a club in Italy’s third division (Serie C). The welcome event brought the ...

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Brazilian soccer icon Ronaldinho has decided to return to the pitch for the first time in 11 years, joining Italian Serie C club Ravenna FC ahead of the 2026/2027 season

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