Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho is expected to debut as a professional at the age of 46, playing for the Italian team Ravenna, in which he is a co-owner and holding his brand “RC10” in the fanella.
The club has confirmed that the 2005 Golden Ball winner will land on the field on November 15th, in derby towards Forl.
Ravenna and Paris’s former Barcelona star Saint-Germainin had reached agreement since August, under which the Brazilian would at least play an official match with the Italian club’s fanella.
Through an official statement, Ravenna confirmed the date and time of this particular confrontation.
The expected date has finally been confirmed. On Sunday, November 15, exactly 5: 30 p.m., Brazilian legend will wear Ravenna’s fanlet in derby v. Forl. This match will draw the attention of the entire world at the Bruno Benelli Stadium, says the club’s announcement.
Ravenna also accompanied the announcement with a thrilling message to the Brazilian, recalling the magic he brought to soccer during his career.
There are players we remember about their successes and others we remind them of the magic they created. Ronaldinho belongs to that rare category of champions who turn football into pure joy, with a sudden movement, a genius touch, and a smile that brought together stadiums and generations of fans, the statement further states.
The club expects this match to be a special event, reinforced by the passion of Ravenna fans and local rivalry with Forl.
Ronaldinho is one of the most prominent football players in the early 21st century. It reached a peak of individual success in 2005 when it won the Golden Ball, while during its career it won significant trophies with Barcelona, Milan, and Brazil’s nationals.
Among Brazil’s greatest achievements are the triumph at the 2002 World Cup and the winning of the Champions League with Barcelona. /Telegraph/