The key facts

  • Ronaldinho played in an official Serie C match for Ravenna against Forlì after a break of more than 11 years
  • His last official match was in September 2015 for Fluminense, and he announced his retirement in 2018
  • Ronaldinho is a 2002 World Cup champion and winner of the 2005 Ballon d'Or

A return after 11 years

Legendary Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho took part in an official match after a break of more than 11 years. As reported by Zamon.uz, the 46-year-old former player was included in the starting lineup of the Italian club Ravenna in a match against Forlì, part of the 14th round of the Italian Serie C.

What he is known for and what preceded it

Ronaldinho's previous official match dates back to September 2015, when he played for the Brazilian club Fluminense; in 2018 the footballer announced his retirement from professional football. Thus, his appearance on the pitch in a Serie C match was his first official game in more than eleven years. The Brazilian's honours include the 2002 World Cup title with the national team and the 2005 Ballon d'Or.