Ronaldinho returns to football with Ravenna, debut free of charge

Ronaldinho Gaúcho will return to active play with Ravenna FC and his debut, scheduled for Sunday 15 November at 17.30, will be broadcast live and free of charge, the club announced in the official presentation to the media.

Luca Bruno of Ap-LaPresse and deputy director Toribio Blanco confirmed the free live broadcast on Sunday 15 November at 17.30. Both emphasized the importance of offering the match at no cost for fans outside Italy.

In August, Ravenna FC, which competes in Serie C, announced the signing of the former Barça player. The Gaúcho's debut will take place in the local derby against Forlì FC.

The match can be watched for free outside Italy, as well as in San Marino and the Vatican City. This option will allow international followers to follow the Brazilian idol's return.

The comeback comes eleven years after his last official match, when Ronaldinho was 35. At 46, he has scored 299 goals and is chasing the 300 mark before retiring.

The Ravenna project includes the participation of Ariedo Braida, former sporting secretary of Barça, who convinced the Gaúcho to return to active football. Braida assures that the former star's experience will add value to the Serie C team.

Free broadcast and R10 Comeback event

The streaming platform Kick will broadcast the match live via a channel called R10 Comeback. In addition, Kick will organize the R10 Comeback Event, which will bring together content creators to celebrate the star's return.