Brazil World Cup star ends retirement for Italian comeback

Brazil World Cup star ends retirement for Italian comeback marks Ronaldinho’s return to organized club football after more than a decade away. The 46-year-old Brazilian legend has signed with Italian third-tier club Ravenna FC after last playing competitively in 2015. His final appearances were for Fluminense in Brazil, where he featured in seven matches and made six starts, and he previously recorded seven goals and six assists over 20 games for Mexican club Querétaro. Ravenna FC officially announced the signing at a high-profile event in Miami on June 23, describing it as part of a global expansion and rebranding strategy. Ronaldinho said he “cannot wait to dance with the ball” and hopes to bring joy, while Reuters reported he wants the move to inspire younger players. He is registered as a player, but it remains unclear how frequently he will appear in Serie C matches.