Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 20 Aug 2026
Ronaldinho, 46, comes out of retirement for Ravenna
Brazil legend Ronaldinho is back in football at 46, aiming for his 300th career goal with Italian third-tier side Ravenna.
Age
46
Club
Ravenna
Position
Playmaker
Last match
September 2015 with Fluminense
Career goals
299 (seeking 300th)
What happened. Ronaldinho announced his comeback at Italian Serie C club Ravenna, where he will also become a shareholder, and said he hopes to score his 300th career goal.
- Thousands of fans gathered at a beach event called 'Ronaldinho Day' despite rain.
- He won the World Cup in 2002 and the Ballon d'Or in 2005.
- Club owner Ignazio Cipriani said his involvement is not a marketing stunt.
“If I could score my 300th goal, that would be even more beautiful.”
— Ronaldinho
Ronaldinho may not play in Monday's Serie C match against Reggiana; only the coach knows.
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