Ronaldinho makes comeback at 46, helps Ravenna beat Forli

Ronaldinho came out of retirement at 46 and helped Ravenna beat Forli 2-0 in an Italian third-tier derby.

Brazil legend Ronaldinho made his comeback aged 46 as Ravenna beat Forli 2-0 in an Italian third-tier derby on Sunday.

As reported by BBC Sport, the former Barcelona superstar came out of retirement for the Serie C club he joined as an investor in August, having last played in 2015 for Fluminense.

Despite training with the team only once, on Saturday, he started the game and was involved in the opening goal. He held off a defender before playing the pass that came before the assist for Giulio Donati’s drive from outside the box.

Ronaldinho was substituted at half-time with the score at 1-0 as a media circus surrounded him. A temporary stand, named R10, was built for the sold-out fixture.

“It was lovely to be here, playing, having the build-up in the dressing room,” he told Sky Sport Italia.

Asked if he might play again, he said: “If the president calls me, I’ll be back.”