Ravenna, Italy, Nov 15, 2026 (AFP) - Icon Ronaldinho makes winning return to pro football in Italy's third division

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2026-11-15

Greying and rounder in the face than during his prime, Ronaldinho made a winning return to professional football on Sunday for Ravenna, an ambitious club in Italy's third tier aiming to reach Serie A. Under the watchful eye of Ignazio Cipriani, the Italian-American businessman who has owned the club since 2024, Ronaldinho perfectly played his role as the centrepiece of a clever PR stunt. The 46-year-old Brazilian great put in a low-key performanc......

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