Ronaldinho Takes the Field Today with Ravenna: Where to Watch the Game

The wait is finally over: On Sunday at 5:30 p.m., Ronaldinho will make his Serie C debut in a Ravenna jersey. The Brazilian legend, who turned 46 in March, will start in the match against Forlì despite having had only a couple of training sessions with his new teammates.

“He’ll play from the start—there’s no doubt about it. Then we’ll evaluate the timing together,” said Ravenna head coach Andrea Mandorlini. “We’ve always played with three forwards; he’ll be one of them, and we’ll try to adapt to his position.” The match will be broadcast on Sky Sport Calcio and Sky Sport 251.

Ronaldinho’s arrival in Ravenna obviously sparked a huge wave of excitement, but many were left disappointed on Saturday: the crowd in the city center swarmed a man who bore a striking resemblance to the Brazilian superstar, who signed autographs and took selfies with the fans. Too bad it wasn’t the Brazilian legend himself, but a lookalike who tricked the fans by dressing up as “The Gaucho” and showing up with his own entourage.

The real Ronaldinho trained for half an hour on Saturday with his teammates and showcased his skills with a magical stop that left his teammates and coach speechless. On social media, Ronaldinho reposted the video with a playful comment: “They’ll say it’s AI hahahaha, I’m in the Ravenna area.” The footage immediately went viral.