Overview
- Ravenna manager Andrea Mandorlini confirmed that Ronaldinho will be in the starting lineup for the derby with Forlì on Sunday, Nov. 15, giving the former world‑class forward a competitive return after more than a decade away.
- Major broadcasters and streaming platforms including CBS Sports Golazo/Paramount+, Sky Sports Football YouTube, Sky Sport Calcio, RedeTV!, OneFootball and Kick have scheduled live coverage, turning a local Serie C match into a global media event.
- Ronaldinho landed in Italy on Friday and trained with the Ravenna squad on Saturday after an individual session, and the coach has said playing time will be decided jointly between him and the player.
- The signing is part of a broader Ravenna commercial and ambassadorial project in 2026 in which Ronaldinho took a minority stake and lent R10 branding to club merchandising and marketing efforts.
- He enters the game with 299 senior career goals and can reach 300 for club and country, a milestone that adds narrative value for fans and could increase ticket, broadcast and merchandise demand while Ravenna balances spectacle with its league objectives.