Ronaldinho, the 46-year-old Brazilian star and 2005 Ballon d'Or winner, played for Ravenna in Italy's Serie C on Sunday, November 15, after 11 years away from official matches.
Ronaldinho last played an official match for Fluminense in Brazil in September 2015 and announced his retirement in 2018.
Ronaldinho's return took place in the match between Ravenna and Forelli at the Bruno Benelli stadium in the presence of 6,500 spectators. All Ravenna players also appeared on the field to take a photo with him as a souvenir before the start of the match.
Ronaldinho was in Ravenna's lineup from the start in this game and was the founder of his team's first goal in the 26th minute; He handed the ball to Lorenzo Lonardi, his pass reached Giulio Donati, and the first goal was scored.