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Ronaldinho returns to professional football with Italian third-division club Ravenna
The former Brazil international ends an 11-year retirement at age 46, setting a personal target of reaching 300 career goals.
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Ronaldinho returns to football with Ravenna
Former Brazil football star Ronaldinho, who retired in 2015, announced on Thursday that he is making a comeback 11 years later with Italian third-division club Ravenna. The 46-year-old aims to score his 300th goal.
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Why this event matters
Former Brazil international Ronaldinho has officially announced his return to professional football after an 11-year retirement. The 46-year-old has signed with Ravenna, a club competing in the Italian third division. His primary objective for this comeback is to reach a personal career milestone of 300 goals.
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Ronaldinho returns to football with Ravenna
Former Brazil international Ronaldinho has officially announced his return to professional football after an 11-year retirement. The 46-year-old has signed with Ravenna, a club competing in the Italian third division. His primary objective for this comeback is to reach a personal
Reporting trail
France 24 International | https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260821-brazillian-football-star-ronaldinho-makes-a-comeback-at-the-age-of-46 | published 2026-08-21T15:04:06.000Z | primary sourceFrance 24 International | Primary source for the announcement, club details, and player's stated goals.France 24 International | https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260821-ronaldinho-returns-in-search-of-beautiful-300th-goal | published 2026-08-21T11:33:55.000Z | primary sourceFrance 24 International | Primary source for the announcement, player age, retirement date, and club details.Event Digest | Confirms the core facts of the comeback and the 300th goal target.
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Ronaldinho returns to football with Ravenna: key people and institutions
Key entities: Ronaldinho, Ravenna, Brazil, Fluminense, Italy.
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Ronaldinho returns to football with Ravenna: key questions
Which club has Ronaldinho joined for his comeback? He has signed with Ravenna, an Italian third-division club. How long has Ronaldinho been retired? He has been retired for 11 years, having last played in 2015. What is Ronaldinho's stated goal for his return? He aims to score his
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Ronaldinho returns to football with Ravenna: reporting sources
France 24 International | https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260821-brazillian-football-star-ronaldinho-makes-a-comeback-at-the-age-of-46 | published 2026-08-21T15:04:06.000Z | primary source | France 24 International | Primary source for the announcement, club details, and play
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Ronaldinho returns to football with Ravenna: timeline
2015: Ronaldinho retires from professional football. 2026-08-21: Ronaldinho announces his comeback and signing with Italian third-division club Ravenna.
Timeline
2015
Ronaldinho retires from professional football.
2026-08-21
Ronaldinho announces his comeback and signing with Italian third-division club Ravenna.
FAQ
Which club has Ronaldinho joined for his comeback?
He has signed with Ravenna, an Italian third-division club.
How long has Ronaldinho been retired?
He has been retired for 11 years, having last played in 2015.
What is Ronaldinho's stated goal for his return?
He aims to score his 300th career goal.
Which club has Ronaldinho signed with?
He has signed with Italian third-division club Ravenna.
What is Ronaldinho's primary goal for his comeback?
He aims to score his 300th career goal.
When did Ronaldinho last play professional football?
He retired in September 2015.