Brazil great Ronaldinho arrives in Italy for beach ceremony after signing for third-tier Ravenna
The Brazil great will be presented as Ravenna’s technical coach and play one match, while fans await a beach ceremony and news conference.
- On Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, former Brazil great Ronaldinho arrived in Italy for his presentation with the Ravenna Serie club, joining as a technical coach and planning to play one match.
- In a surprise announcement, the 46-year-old Ronaldinho signed with the Italian third-division club, marking his return to Italy where he previously featured for Milan from 2008-11.
- Accompanied by Ravenna President Ignazio Cipriani, Ronaldinho arrived by private jet at Forl Airport, about 30 kilometers from Ravenna, bypassing Fans waiting landside before departing by car.
- Fans will see the star at a beach ceremony tonight, though he will not feature in the Ravenna Serie match on Monday at Reggio Emilia, with his playing time still unclear.
- Ravenna President Ignazio Cipriani stated it is his dream for the Brazilian to score his last career goal for the team, while Ronaldinho, a World Cup winner, last played professionally for Fluminense in 2015.
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At the age of 46, the legend Ronaldinho will return to the field of play in Ravenna in the C Series. Brazilians are expected to play at least one game, with the ambition to mark his 300th goal of career.
It's official. Eleven years after his last professional match, Ballon d'Or 2005 will be back in the field with Ravenna in the Italian third division. The Brazilian should play at least one match with the ambition to score the 300th goal of his career.
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