Ronaldinho returns at 46: he will start Ravenna's derby against Forlì
Ronaldinho is preparing to play his first competitive match since 2015. Ravenna head coach Andrea Mandorlini has confirmed that the 46-year-old Brazilian will be in the starting line-up for Sunday's derby against Forlì.
Ronaldinho, one of the unforgettable names of Brazilian and world football, is preparing to play his first competitive match since 2015. Ravenna head coach Andrea Mandorlini has confirmed that the 46-year-old will be in the starting line-up this weekend.
Ronaldinho, who joined Italian Serie C side Ravenna in the summer, will feature in Sunday's home derby against Forlì. The Brazilian's last competitive appearance came for Fluminense on 26 September 2015.
Mandorlini said: "He will start, and together we will decide how long he plays. He is one of the greatest players of the modern era. And we have to get a result. We always play with three forwards. He will be one of the three."
Ronaldinho, who won the Ballon d'Or in 2005, is just one goal away from reaching the 300-goal mark in his professional career.
Ronaldinho, who has played for clubs including Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and AC Milan during his career, won 97 caps for Brazil between 1999 and 2013.