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| Brazilian Legend, Ronaldinho Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna by dominique(mod): 1:34pm On Jun 20 |
Brazilian legend Ronaldinho signs with Serie C side Ravenna Credit: Instagram / ravennafootballclub Brazilian football legend and World Cup winner Ronaldinho has agreed a surprise deal with Italian third-tier club Ravenna FC, more than a decade after bringing his illustrious playing career to an end. The 46-year-old, who retired after a brief spell with Brazilian side Fluminense in 2015, is set to be unveiled by Ravenna at an event in Miami next week. Ronaldinho’s arrival initially sparked speculation that he could make a sensational return to football, but club officials have clarified that the former Barcelona and AC Milan star will not play for the Serie C side. Speaking about the partnership, Ronaldinho expressed excitement about joining the club. “New colours, same smile. I can’t wait to get back to dancing on the ball and write a new story together with Ignazio and the entire Cipriani family,” he said. “Football has always been a source of joy for me, and I want to bring that same spirit to Ravenna.” Ravenna owner Ignazio Cipriani described the acquisition as a major moment for the club, revealing that Ronaldinho had been his childhood idol. “Acquiring Ronaldinho is absolutely extraordinary for the club. He was my idol and his impact on football goes beyond what he did on the pitch,” Cipriani said. However, Ravenna honorary vice-president Ariedo Braida dismissed suggestions that the former Ballon d’Or winner would feature for the club on the pitch. “Ronaldinho will do a marketing event with us, but he won’t play for Ravenna in Serie C next season,” Braida said. “I wish he were still able to play. Dinho was a phenomenon and a wonderful player.” https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/06/brazilian-legend-ronaldinho-signs-with-serie-c-side-ravenna/ 14 Likes 2 Shares
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| Re: Brazilian Legend, Ronaldinho Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna by Amovingman: 1:38pm On Jun 20 |
E no wan retire again oooo dominique: 3 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Brazilian Legend, Ronaldinho Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna by phr0nesis(m): 1:50pm On Jun 20*. Modified: 2:36pm On Jun 20 |
Ronaldinho's fall from grace needs to be studied. Guy really fell off Modified: For those asking how he fell off. With the kind of talent Ronaldinho displayed on pitched, by now, he would have been discussed in the same vein as Messi and Cristiano, no battling one legal issue after another. Man was a legend, and even as a Man U and subtle Madrid fan, I still cherished that guy for how good he was. 19 Likes 2 Shares
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| Re: Brazilian Legend, Ronaldinho Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna by Daguccizgreat(m): 2:06pm On Jun 20*. Modified: 10:36pm On Jun 20 |
Having multiple women in your life could wreck a man. That's his case. He's my most beloved footballer of all time though 56 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: Brazilian Legend, Ronaldinho Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna by mrkings84(m): 2:09pm On Jun 20 |
Way to go, no dulling. Go teach them football legend!! 13 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Brazilian Legend, Ronaldinho Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna by tiswell(m): 2:10pm On Jun 20 |
Man is broke af  I wonder how he squandered all his earnings during his active football career days. Man had a flourished football career. It's really a pity 16 Likes |
| Re: Brazilian Legend, Ronaldinho Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna by donleo92(m): 2:10pm On Jun 20 |
I love this guy and drogba. Na them make me love football  23 Likes |
| Re: Brazilian Legend, Ronaldinho Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna by DeltaBachelor(m): 2:11pm On Jun 20 |
Nice one from Dinho. Agba baller ! 11 Likes |
| Re: Brazilian Legend, Ronaldinho Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna by abayomi27(m): 2:13pm On Jun 20 |
A whole idol falling off the grace stage. He made name and money, but he failed to prepare for old age. I just pray he can still make use of this little time. Congrats Gaucho 7 Likes |
| Re: Brazilian Legend, Ronaldinho Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna by DesireV: 2:13pm On Jun 20 |
tiswell:He lacked discipline. A pity 10 Likes |
| Re: Brazilian Legend, Ronaldinho Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna by Houseofglam7(f): 2:14pm On Jun 20 |
Uhm…okkkkaaayyyyyy. Good luck champ. |
| Re: Brazilian Legend, Ronaldinho Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna by EleventhWeirdo: 2:14pm On Jun 20 |
The comments here are a proof that many Nigerians don't read. And we are surprised that people with no common sense or intellect are the majority and power brokers in this country? 46 Likes |
| Re: Brazilian Legend, Ronaldinho Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna by Wealthyonos(m): 2:14pm On Jun 20 |
Football is life. Football is joy. Football is everything 4 Likes |
| Re: Brazilian Legend, Ronaldinho Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna by adotse1(m): 2:14pm On Jun 20 |
Wrong headline. He is 46 y/o 5 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Brazilian Legend, Ronaldinho Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna by AustineE1: 2:14pm On Jun 20 |
The most exciting player of all times,he is magical with the ball. 7 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Brazilian Legend, Ronaldinho Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna by ecolime(m): 2:14pm On Jun 20 |
phr0nesis:Fell off as how? Share with us Would he be on top forever? Nah 8 Likes |
| Re: Brazilian Legend, Ronaldinho Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna by samuelson06(m): 2:15pm On Jun 20 |
tiswell:What if he actually wants to play football for the joy of it? Una dey talk o 4 Likes |
| Re: Brazilian Legend, Ronaldinho Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna by damble: 2:15pm On Jun 20 |
Good for the club, good for him too 1 Like |
| Re: Brazilian Legend, Ronaldinho Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna by ARISHEM: 2:15pm On Jun 20 |
Signed as a marketer and not a footballer 8 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Brazilian Legend, Ronaldinho Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna by MrSword: 2:15pm On Jun 20 |
phr0nesis:Una go just dey talk anyhow. Explain how he fell from grace? He played in one of the top clubs in France. He played in one of the top clubs in spain He played in one of the top clubs in italy. He has won world cup, world best, champions league etc. Or is it because he didn't play in England? 9 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Brazilian Legend, Ronaldinho Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna by Olat4421: 2:15pm On Jun 20 |
phr0nesis:guy pls shut up, who told u Ronaldinho fall from grace, some of u are just used to type nonsense in Nairaland, even in d current world cup in Brazil Last match he was present he is adore and celebrated world wide, and Nairaland are known for posting half baked news, he actually got a stake in d team and he will only apear in preseason match to boost d team confidence not a competitive matches.he is old. 12 Likes |
| Re: Brazilian Legend, Ronaldinho Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna by Gbadugbakun(m): 2:15pm On Jun 20 |
tiswell:One word. Women. 8 more characters needed |
| Re: Brazilian Legend, Ronaldinho Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna by princepee: 2:16pm On Jun 20 |
One of the greatest footballer of all time... the Man who plays football with a smile. I love the man.., no Homo. 6 Likes |
| Re: Brazilian Legend, Ronaldinho Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna by edogu(m): 2:17pm On Jun 20 |
Is he doing it for the love of the game or for the money? If it's because of the money, then at his age he should be enjoying what he made in the past, assuming he invested well. There are many other ways to stay involved in football. He can work as a pundit, coach a club, or take up other roles in the game. Just look at Thierry Henry, Gary Neville, Rio Ferdinand, and Roy Keane. They all remained relevant in football after retirement. 2 Likes |
| Re: Brazilian Legend, Ronaldinho Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna by sleek214(m): 2:18pm On Jun 20 |
Nice. Ronaldo is still playing at 41 |
| Re: Brazilian Legend, Ronaldinho Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna by ZUBY77(m): 2:18pm On Jun 20*. Modified: 11:16pm On Jun 20 |
Amovingman:He is retired. He wants to help promote the club. He might eventually buy it. 7 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Brazilian Legend, Ronaldinho Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna by SeverusSnape(m): 2:18pm On Jun 20 |
tiswell:Read the post, They didn't acquire him to play on the pitch. 1 Like |
| Re: Brazilian Legend, Ronaldinho Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna by AbuAeesha: 2:18pm On Jun 20 |
Most people no even bother to read well before commenting.... He was signed as a marketer and not footballer 3 Likes |
| Re: Brazilian Legend, Ronaldinho Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna by franchasng: 2:19pm On Jun 20 |
Football money, free money so tempting to ignore once tasted |
| Re: Brazilian Legend, Ronaldinho Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna by Ironfaceman(m): 2:19pm On Jun 20 |
That's true. It took his understudy MESSI to bail him out of a money laundry scheme in Chile. Messi gave him some money for up keep when he promised to go to rehab. Olat4421: 1 Like |
| Re: Brazilian Legend, Ronaldinho Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna by Funfreak: 2:22pm On Jun 20 |
Ronaldinho is always some bullshit for attention.. crazy how old he looks now i mean people just lose all their aura with aging IFANN Owner |
| Re: Brazilian Legend, Ronaldinho Signs With Serie C Side Ravenna by Patriotic9ja(m): 2:23pm On Jun 20 |
Indiscipline can kill the best of talent. Respect to Messi and Ronaldo. Great guys who didn't allow indiscipline limit their talents and dominance. Like Zig Ziglar rightly said, "Attitude over Aptitude is responsible for our Altitude" 1 Like |
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