RAVENNA, Italy (AP) — More than a decade after his retirement, Brazil great Ronaldinho returned to soccer in an Italian third-division match for Ravenna on Sunday.
The 46-year-old Ronaldinho received a warm welcome at Stadio Bruno Benelli for a local derby against Forlì.
Ronaldinho wore the No. 10 jersey and, while the trademark acceleration has faded with age and gray hairs have sprouted, he looked comfortable linking up play with his assured touch or whipping in crosses. He was also involved in the buildup for right back Giulio Donati’s late goal in the first half.
Ronaldinho signed for the Serie C team in a surprise move in June and it was…
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