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In a stunning turn of events, legendary Brazilian forward and Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldinho is officially coming out of retirement at the age of 46. The football icon is finalizing a player contract with Italian club Ravenna FC, currently competing in the Serie C division. The high-profile signing was confirmed to the ANSA news agency by the club's vice president, Ariedo Braida.
According to Braida, Ronaldinho is a timeless champion, and securing his signature represents an extraordinary milestone for a team of Ravenna's stature. Italy’s premier sports daily, Gazzetta dello Sport, reported that the official partnership will be formally unveiled on June 23 in Miami, USA.
Bayern Munich Claims 12th German Supercup Title with Win Over Borussia Dortmund
23 Aug. 07:23Bayern Munich secured their 12th German Supercup title after defeating Borussia Dortmund 2:1 at Signal Iduna Park. Vincent Kompany's side took early control of the match with first-half goals from Nathaniel Brown and Michael Olise.
Fábio Silva scored the sole goal for Dortmund in the 75th minute, while Ramy Bensebaini was sent off with a direct red card in the 90th minute. With this victory, Bayern Munich further solidifies its record for the most Supercup titles in German football history.
Looking ahead to the new Bundesliga campaign, Bayern Munich will face Stuttgart on August 28, while Borussia Dortmund opens against Hamburg on August 29.
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