Ronaldinho: Brazil legend in comeback with Italian side Ravenna aged 46
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho has announced a comeback at age 46, joining the Italian third-tier club Ravenna as a player and shareholder. He aims to reach 300 career goals while helping the team return to Serie B.
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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Ronaldinho scored 33 goals in 97 appearances for Brazil and won titles with Barcelona and AC Milan
Brazil great Ronaldinho said he hopes he can score his 300th career goal after announcing a comeback at the age of 46 at Italian third-tier side Ravenna.
Thousands of fans gathered at a city beach for an event dubbed "Ronaldinho Day", enduring rain to witness the unveiling of the former Paris St-Germain, Barcelona and AC Milan playmaker, who retired from playing in 2015.
"I'm very happy to be here with friends, we have a team that can do something good," said Ronaldinho, who will become a shareholder in the Serie C side.
"Will you see me play? I don't know, only the coach knows that. Coming back to Italy is wonderful, I'm here to help my teammates win.
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