Ronaldinho signs for third-tier club - and could even play again at 46 - as shock announcement made
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho has signed with Italian third-tier club Ravenna. While initially intended for marketing, the club has not ruled out the 46-year-old making a return to professional play.
Why it matters
The return of a high-profile global icon to a lower-tier club generates significant media attention and potential commercial growth for the team.
Brazil icon Ronaldinho has completed a surprise move to Italian third-tier side Ravenna, more than a decade after his last professional appearance. While club officials initially suggested his role would be limited to marketing activities, they have since refused to rule out the possibility of the 46-year-old featuring on the pitch.
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