Ravenna FC confirms Ronaldinho's comeback in Serie C
The 46‑year‑old Brazilian former world star Ronaldinho returns to professional football after more than eleven years in retirement: the third‑division side Ravenna FC has confirmed his return for November 15 in a Serie‑C match against Forlì FC. Fans of the former FC Barcelona star can now experience the long‑awaited comeback.
Ronaldinho ended his top‑level career a little over eleven years ago, after he gave up his place at the Catalans for Lionel Messi. The memory of his peak at FC Barcelona still evokes deep nostalgia among fans. Nevertheless, his name remains a symbol of pure dribbling artistry.
Success at AC Milan
After leaving Barcelona, the now 46‑year‑old played three successful years for the Italian top club AC Milan. There he won Serie A, made 95 appearances and scored 26 goals with 27 assists. These performances cemented him in the hearts of Italian football fans far beyond Milan.
Contract with Ravenna FC
The third‑division side secured Ronaldinho already last summer, with the two‑time world footballer and 2005 Ballon‑d’Or winner now set to make his comeback in the third Italian league. In a social‑media post the club wrote: “The magic never disappeared. Now it’s time to bring it back onto the pitch. On November 15 Ronaldinho returns. In yellow and red.”
Ronaldinho makes sensational comeback at Serie C club Ravenna
Comeback on November 15
On November 15 Ronaldinho will take the field at the Bruno Benelli Stadium against Forlì FC in a league match, drawing many eyes of Italian football, far from Serie A, onto the third tier. The club emphasized in an official statement: “The whole football world thought it was too good to be true, but now we can officially confirm a great return.”
Ravenna FC currently sits second in the Serie C Girone B with 23 points and hopes for a serious promotion chance by season’s end. The arrival of a player like Ronaldinho already draws the attention of the regional and the entire football world to the team.
Ravenna's bold gamble sees 46‑year‑old Ronaldinho return to Serie C
Fans from all clubs are eagerly following the return of the Brazilian talent who has enchanted generations of supporters. Valerio, who wrote the original report, emphasized that Ronaldinho’s magic and smile continue to delight regardless of club affiliation.