Ronaldinho returns to football at the age of 46

Brazilian legend Ronaldinho is expected to return to the pitch after more than a decade, starting for Italian side Ravenna in the derby against Forlì.

Ronaldinho will return to active football at the age of 46.

The match between Ravenna and Forlì will take place on Sunday at 17:30.

Both teams are part of Serie C, the third tier of Italian football.

Ravenna coach Andrea Mandorlini has confirmed that the former Barcelona and Milan player will start the match.

This will be his first appearance in an official match since 2015, when he was part of Brazilian side Fluminense.

“He will play from the start, there is no doubt. Then we will decide together how long he will play. He is one of the greatest players of the modern era. And we have to get a result. We always play with three forwards. He will be one of the three,” Mandorlini said, Reuters reported on Friday.

Ronaldinho has the chance to reach the milestone of 300 goals. The Brazilian legend has 299 goals.