different species of crabsoft-shell crabvietnamese mud crab
world

Ronaldinho says 'let the magic begin' after signing with Italian Serie C club Ravenna at age 46

Ronaldinho says 'let the magic begin' after signing with Italian Serie C club Ravenna at age 46
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho (left) holds up jerseys along with Ignazio Cipriani, president of Ravenna FC, at a media event celebrating Ronaldinho's recent signing with the Italian football club, at Cipriani Downtown Miami restaurant on Tuesday (June 23) in Miami.
PHOTO: Associated Press
PUBLISHED ONJune 25, 2026 4:11 AM

MIAMI — Brazil great Ronaldinho has signed with Italian Serie C club Ravenna at age 46, more than a decade after retiring.

"I cannot wait to dance with the ball," Ronaldinho said. "Football has always been joyful for me, and I'm excited to bring that spirit to Ravenna. Let the magic begin!"

The Ravenna club is run by Ignazio Cipriani of the Cipriani restaurant brand.

"(Ronaldinho) was my idol growing up," Cipriani said at a presentation in Miami. "I hope his involvement inspires a new generation of supporters to fall in love with Ravenna."

Ronaldinho last played professionally for Fluminense in 2015. It will mark his second spell in Italy after featuring for AC Milan from 2008-11. He won the World Cup with Brazil in 2002 and the Ballon d'Or in 2005.

[[nid:738829]]

footballItalyFootball players
This website is best viewed using the latest versions of web browsers.