Brazil legend Ronaldinho made his comeback aged 46 for Ravenna in their Italian third-tier derby against Forli.
The 46-year-old came out of retirement for the Serie C club he joined as an investor in August, having last played in 2015 for Fluminense.
He started Sunday's game and showed some bright touches, and he was involved in the opening goal.
The former Barcelona superstar held off a defender before playing the pass that came before the assist for Giulio Donati's drive from outside the box.
He had earlier set up a chance for Donati from a corner, with the defender having his header saved.
At half-time there was a media circus around Ronaldinho, with journalists surrounding him, and former Brazil and AC Milan team-mate Dida joined him on the pitch.
A temporary stand, named the R10 in reference to Ronaldinho and his familiar shirt number, was built for the sold-out fixture at the Stadio Bruno Benelli.
The game was streamed in several countries around the world.
Ronaldinho trained once with the team, on Saturday, before Sunday's debut.
A team graphic beforehand showed him on the left side, but he mostly played centrally.
In his peak playing years, Ronaldinho was one of the best players in the world - as well as one of the most popular for his joyful demeanour and…