Ronaldinho played a part in Giulio Donati’s 36th-minute opener as Ravenna beat Forli 2-0 in their Serie C clash. (EPA Images pic)RAVENNA: Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho played his first competitive match in 11 years at the age of 46, starting for Italian third-tier side Ravenna in their derby against Forli on Sunday.
Wearing the number 10 shirt, Ronaldinho played the entire first half. At the interval, he took a lap of the pitch at the Stadio Bruno Benelli, waving to supporters as they stood to applaud him.
Ravenna beat Forli 2-0 in the Serie C clash. Ronaldinho played a part in Giulio Donati's 36th-minute opener and Simone Rabbi added the second in the 58th.
“It was lovely to be here, playing, having the build-up in the dressing room,” Ronaldinho told Sky Sport Italia. He said he had enjoyed playing alongside team mates who had grown up watching him.
