A Famous Return To Italian Football
Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho is coming out of retirement to return to action this Sunday. The 46 year old former Barcelona and AC Milan attacker has decided to put his boots back on for a special game in Italy.
He has agreed to play for Ravenna, a team competing in Serie C, which is the third tier of Italian football. Ronaldinho originally walked away from professional football following his final match for Brazilian club Fluminense in September 2015. After nearly nine years away, he is stepping back onto the pitch for one more chance to play.
The Search For Goal Number 300
This return is not just for fun. Ronaldinho is chasing a major career milestone. The former Brazil star retired with 299 career goals to his name. He is now looking to score just one more time to reach the 300 goal mark.
The 2002 World Cup champion won back to back FIFA World Player of the Year awards during his prime years in Europe. Now, he has chosen an Italian third tier club to try and reach that magic number of 300 career goals.
Stadium Upgrades For Huge Demand
Ravenna will be playing against Forli in this special fixture. Interest in the match has spiked across Italy and the rest of the football world.
The game will be played at Ravenna home ground, the Stadio Bruno Benelli. The stadium normally has a capacity of 12,000 seats. Due to the massive interest in watching the Brazilian legend play what is expected to be his final game, the venue had to be upgraded. A temporary stand was constructed specifically to accommodate the extra fans who want to witness the moment live.
Match Details And Global Interest
Football supporters are eager to see if the legendary attacker can complete his mission on Sunday.
The game between Ravenna and Forli is set to kick off at 11.30 a.m. ET, which corresponds to 4.30 p.m. GMT. Supporters will be following the match closely to find out whether Ronaldinho gets his 300th goal on this memorable day.
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