Ronaldinho returns: How to watch Brazil legend's comeback for Ravenna
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Ronaldinho returns.
The Brazilian soccer legend, 46, will play for Ravenna FC, a club in Italy's Serie C, on Sunday, Nov. 15 during a match against Forlì FC.
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In August, Ronaldinho announced that he was becoming part of Ravenna's ownership group. Part of the deal was that he'd appear in a match, where he'd attempt to score his 300th career goal.
On Friday, Nov. 13, manager Andrea Mandorlini said that Ronaldinho would be in the starting lineup for Sunday's match.
"He will play from the start, there's no doubt," Mandorlini said, per the BBC. "Then together we will decide how long he plays.
"He is one of the greatest players of the modern era. And we have to get a result. We always play with three forwards. He will be one of the three."
Ronaldinho retired in 2018 after playing his last match in 2015. He made a name for himself with stints at major clubs like Paris Saint-Germain, FC Barcelona and AC Milan. The midfielder won the 2002 World Cup with Brazil and then was crowned the best player in soccer in 2005 when he won the Ballon d'Or.
"I'm very happy to be back with Ravenna after 11 years," he said in an interview with CBS Sports Golazo. "Coming out of retirement with a group of friends, and Ravenna is a great club and I'm really excited."
He shared how he feels after being away from the pitch for more than a decade and how a version of the beautiful game keeps him fit.
"It's not the same of course. Today I do a lot of footvolley," he said. "I'm training differently and we'll see what happens."
Ronaldinho made an appearance at this summer's World Cup final. He performed with Madonna during the halftime show, along with his Brazil teammate Ronaldo.
How to watch Ronaldinho's comeback
Ronaldinho's comeback will air on CBS Sports Golazo (link below) and Kick, a streaming service that allows fans to watch events in creator communities. Kick was also a title sponsor of the Sauber F1 team, known for its lime green livery. The team became Audi this season.
- Time: 11:30 a.m. ET
- Date: Sunday, Nov. 15
- Stream:CBS Sports and Kick
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Ronaldinho returns: How to watch Brazil legend's comeback for Ravenna