Brazilian icon Ronaldinho has admitted that his sensational return to professional football at the age of 46 'went by too fast' following his debut for Ravenna. The former Ballon d'Or winner stepped back onto the pitch for the Serie C side on Sunday, proving that his love for the game remains undimmed despite years away from the spotlight.
Ronaldinho turned back the clock on Sunday, ending 11 years away from professional football with a sensational comeback for Ravenna at the age of 46. The Brazil legend started the Serie C derby against Forli in front of a sold-out crowd, showed flashes of his old magic and played a key part in the opening goal before being substituted at half-time.
Ronaldinho needed no more than 45 minutes to turn back the hands of time and remind football fans of the days when he turned every touch into a work of art. After an absence of more than 11 years from official matches, the Brazilian magician returned to the pitch in the shirt of Italy's Ravenna, stealing the limelight in an exceptional appearance that featured an assist and warm applause from the crowd, who savoured the return of one of the most talented players in the history of the game.
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