Brazilian great Ronaldinho says it will be "truly beautiful" to make his return to the pitch on Sunday, 11 years after retirement, when he plays for Italian third-tier side Ravenna.
The 46-year-old, who last played for Fluminense in 2015, will start for Ravenna in their local derby against Forli.
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"I want to have a great day. I'm happy to be here for the start of this wonderful story," Ronaldinho told Sky Sports on Friday.
"The president dreams of something big for Ravenna, and being a part of it makes me happy."
Ravenna president Ignazio Cipriani has said his goal is to take the club to Serie A for the first time in their history.
The team's Stadio Bruno Benelli, which usually holds 5,000 fans, is sold out, with a 1,800-capacity temporary stand -- dubbed "R10" -- also erected for the occasion.
Ravenna, who have not even played in Serie B since 2008, are second in their group in Serie C, six points behind leaders Spezia.
"Returning to the pitch after so much time is truly beautiful -- I'm here to experience a special moment in my life," added Ronaldinho.
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