Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho, 46, is set to return to competitive football on Sunday, 11 years after retirement, starting for Italian third-tier side Ravenna in their local derby against Forli. Ravenna president Ignazio Cipriani says his goal is to take the club to Serie A for the first time.
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I want to have a great day. I'm happy to be here for the start of this wonderful story,
The president dreams of something big for Ravenna, and being a part of it makes me happy.
Returning to the pitch after so much time is truly beautiful -- I'm here to experience a special moment in my life,
It's been a few years since I stopped playing -- I've won everything I ever dreamed of.
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The 46-year-old, who last played for Fluminense in 2015, will start for Ravenna in their local derby against Forli.
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The team's Stadio Bruno Benelli, which usually holds 5,000 fans, is sold out, with a 1,800-capacity temporary stand -- dubbed "R10" -- also erected for the occasion.
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The team's Stadio Bruno Benelli, which usually holds 5,000 fans, is sold out, with a 1,800-capacity temporary stand -- dubbed "R10" -- also erected for the occasion.
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The 2005 Ballon d'Or winner will be hoping to score his 300th career goal, over a decade after he netted his 299th.
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