Glue on his boot or AI? R10's Ravenna training move goes viral; watch

Glue on his boot or AI? R10's Ravenna training move goes viral; watch Eleven years after his last professional match, playing for Fluminense in 2015, Ronaldinho Gaúcho officially returns to the pitch this Sunday (15). At 46, the Brazilian star will wear the shirt of Ravenna FC, a team in Italy's third division, in the regional derby against Forlì FC on Matchday 14 of Serie C Group B. Kickoff is at 1:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Bruno Benelli Stadium, with coverage on OneFootball. During the final training session, the No. 10 caught the attention of teammates, coaching staff and journalists with his superb ball control and dazzling skills. Coach Andrea Mandorlini has already confirmed that the Brazilian will be in the starting lineup as he looks to score the 300th goal of his professional career. "We'll play a 4-3-3, and Ronaldinho will start. Working with him is fantastic," the Ravenna coach said. Club shareholder and the 'R10 Stand' To accommodate the huge demand from fans, the club's board has erected a temporary stand named the "R10 Stand." Tickets for the event were sold at prices ranging from 20 to 150 euros—equivalent to R$125 to R$935. In addition to playing on the pitch, Ronaldinho has also acquired a stake in Ravenna and serves as a club ambassador. The initiative, led by businessman Ignazio Cipriani, aims to attract new investors and raise the Italian club's international profile. Ravenna are enjoying a strong campaign and sit second in Group B with 29 points after 13 matches, firmly in the race for promotion to Serie B. Rivals Forlì, meanwhile, are in 14th place with 15 points. A trophy-laden career This is not Ronaldinho's first experience in Italian football: between 2008 and 2011, the attacking midfielder played for Milan, winning the Serie A title in the 2010/11 season. A product of Grêmio's youth academy, he moved to Paris Saint-Germain in 2001 and joined Barcelona two years later, reaching the peak of his powers at the club. In Spain, he won two La Liga titles and led the team to the 2005/06 UEFA Champions League crown, with his performances earning him the 2005 Ballon d'Or and two FIFA World Player of the Year awards (2004 and 2005). With Brazil, he won the 1999 Copa América and the 2002 World Cup. On his return to Brazilian football, he won the 2011 Rio de Janeiro state championship with Flamengo, leaving the Rio club the following year. He subsequently joined Atlético-MG, where he made history by winning the Copa Libertadores and the Minas Gerais state championship in 2013, as well as the Recopa Sudamericana in 2014. Match details: Ravenna FC vs Forlì FC Date and time: Sunday, November 15, at 1:30 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Stadio Comunale Bruno Benelli, Ravenna (Italy) Where to watch: OneFootball This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.