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Ronaldinho Signs with Ravenna

Football legend Ronaldinho has signed with Italian third-division club Ravenna, marking his return to the sport over a decade after his professional retirement.

The 46-year-old Brazilian, who won the World Cup in 2002 and Ballon d'Or in 2005, was presented to thousands of fans in a beachside ceremony dubbed 'Ronaldinho day' on Thursday. Despite the intermittent rain, supporters waved flags and flares as the former AC Milan star arrived by private jet at nearby Forlì Airport.

'It's my dream for him to score his last career goal for us,' said Ravenna President Ignazio Cipriani. Ronaldinho, who last played professionally for Fluminense in 2015, confirmed he won't feature in the team's first match on Monday. 'I feel fine,' he said when asked about his playing prospects, 'but it depends on the president and coach.' moryak.biz