Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBrazilian football legend Ronaldinho has reportedly ended his retirement at the age of 46, signing with Italian third-tier club Ravenna FC. The announcement on Wednesday comes 11 years after he last played professionally, though his exact role at the Serie C club remains unclear, with some scepticism about him taking to the pitch. Ronaldinho expressed enthusiasm for his new venture, stating, 'New colours, same smile,' and hinting at a return to 'dancing on the ball' and bringing joy to Ravenna. His last professional club was Fluminense in 2015, following a distinguished career that included stints at Barcelona, AC Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain. Ronaldinho's major career achievements include winning the World Cup with Brazil in 2002, two La Liga titles and a Champions League with Barcelona, and a Serie A title with AC Milan. In fullRonaldinho, 46, emerges from retirement to join third-tier Italian clubThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Football legend Ronaldinho announces shock return from retirement for Italian club
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBrazilian football legend Ronaldinho has reportedly ended his retirement at the age of 46, signing with Italian third-tier club Ravenna FC. The announcement on Wednesday comes 11 years after he last played professionally, though his exact role at the Serie C club remains unclear, with some scepticism about him taking to the pitch. Ronaldinho expressed enthusiasm for his new venture, stating, 'New colours, same smile,' and hinting at a return to 'dancing on the ball' and bringing joy to Ravenna. His last professional club was Fluminense in 2015, following a distinguished career that included stints at Barcelona, AC Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain. Ronaldinho's major career achievements include winning the World Cup with Brazil in 2002, two La Liga titles and a Champions League with Barcelona, and a Serie A title with AC Milan. In fullRonaldinho, 46, emerges from retirement to join third-tier Italian clubThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
