Ronaldinho is set to return to competitive football this weekend, starring for Italian Serie C side Ravenna in a local derby against Forlì. The Brazilian legend, a World Cup champion and Ballon d'Or winner, last played professionally for Fluminense eleven years ago and is now 46 years old.
Ravenna face Forlì on Sunday, November 15. Kick-off is listed at 1:30 pm in one report and 4:30 pm GMT in another, with coverage starting from 4:15 pm. The match will be streamed free on OneFootball and on the Sky Sports Football YouTube channel, though the OneFootball stream is unavailable in Italy, San Marino and Vatican City.S1S2
Ronaldinho joined Ravenna in June, after the club was unveiled as his new side. Club president Ignazio Cipriani described signing him as an extraordinary moment for the club, saying Ronaldinho had been his idol growing up. Ronaldinho said he was excited to bring his joyful approach to the game to Ravenna and to write a new story with Cipriani and the Cipriani family.S2
The comeback carries a personal milestone: Ronaldinho retired on 299 professional goals, so scoring in this match would give him his 300th. His career included spells at Barcelona, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain, where he became a global star known for his skill and goals.S1S2
