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Ronaldinho returns to professional football

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho hits the field again for the first time in 11 years

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Ronaldinho returns to professional football

Legendary Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho again took to the field in an official match - for the first time in 11 years. The 46-year-old winner of the Golden Ball appeared in the starting lineup of the Italian Ravenna, which in the 14th round of Serie C beat Forley with a score of 2: 0.

The Brazilian went under the usual 10th number and played the entire first half. In the 36th minute, he participated in the goal attack, which ended with an accurate shot by Giulio Donati. After the break, Ronaldinho was replaced by Matteo Maggio, and in the 58th minute Simone Rabbi set the final score.

In an interview with reporters, the footballer admitted that he was happy to be on the field again next to young players who grew up watching his performances. He also did not rule out that he could play for Ravenna again if the president asked.

Earlier it was reported that the national team of Ukraine emotionally commented on the catastrophic results in recent matches.

Source: Московский комсомолец ↗

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