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Ronaldinho says 'let the magic begin' after signing with Italian Serie C club Ravenna at age 46
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway At 46 years old, he is joining Ravenna, a team in Italian Serie C.
Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldinho has come out of retirement to sign with an Italian club. At 46 years old, he is joining Ravenna, a team in Italian Serie C. Details of the signing are available from the source, but it is known that Ronaldinho is enthusiastic about his new opportunity.
Further information about Ronaldinho's decision to join Ravenna can be found through ValleyCentral, which reported on the development in the sports section.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldinho has come out of retirement to sign with an Italian club. At 46 years old, he is joining Ravenna, a team in Italian Serie C. Details of the signing are available…
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