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Ronaldinho Signs for Ravenna at 46: Fans Debate Marketing Stunt

Published August 1, 2026 · Updated August 1, 2026 · The Guardian

Brazilian legend Ronaldinho, 46, has signed for Serie C side Ravenna, a move that has divided fans who question whether the transfer is a marketing stunt or a genuine sporting venture.

Ravenna, a city famed for Byzantine mosaics and Dante’s tomb, now hosts a buzz around its new signing: 46‑year‑old Ronaldinho. Fans gather in cafés, flipping through La Gazzetta dello Sport, skeptical that the 2005 Ballon d’Or winner’s move is a commercial stunt rather than a genuine sporting challenge.

Yet the legend’s history—World Cup 2002 champion, 2005 Ballon d’Or laureate—brings hope that his experience could spark a revival for the Serie C club, even if the motivation behind the deal remains contested. grenadier.co.za

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