Ronaldinho signs with Italy's Ravenna FC in Serie C

At a private event in the Cipriani hotel complex in Miami, Ignazio Cipriani, owner of the hotel and Ravenna FC, announced that former Brazil star Ronaldinho will join the Italian third‑division club. The signing marks Ronaldinho’s first official match in more than a decade, following his last appearance for Fluminense. Club officials, including vice‑president Ariedo Braida, described the move as both a sporting and marketing initiative, aiming to raise the profile of Ravenna FC and support its ambition to climb to Serie A. The announcement highlighted the club’s recent promotion to Serie C and its strategic plan to leverage the high‑profile signing for media exposure and commercial growth.