Ronaldinho Returns to Competitive Football at 46
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho has made a remarkable return to competitive football at the age of 46, starting for Italian third-tier club Ravenna against local rivals Forlì in a Serie C derby.
The former Barcelona and AC Milan superstar ended an absence of more than 11 years from competitive football, having last featured for Brazilian club Fluminense in September 2015.
The 2005 Ballon d'Or winner joined Ravenna as part of the club's ambitious project and also acquired a stake in the team. His comeback has generated enormous excitement among football fans, with supporters eager to witness the Brazilian's legendary skills once again.
Ronaldinho is also chasing a special milestone: his 300th professional career goal, having previously scored 299. His return marks an extraordinary moment for one of football's most entertaining and celebrated players.
At 46, the Brazilian magician has once again captured the imagination of the football world.