The day of Ronaldinho's arrival has finally come, and the entire city of Ravenna FC is abuzz with excitement. Dozens of journalists and photographers, including foreign media, have flocked to the scene.
At 00:30 CET on Monday, the team's match against Forlì will be broadcast live, with coverage in Brazil, China, and the UK. At least 6,400 spectators are expected to attend the match, and organizers have added 1,800 temporary seats. Ronaldinho arrived on Friday afternoon by private plane from Barcelona, met the team that evening, and participated in the final pre-match training session with the squad yesterday.
Training session.
Ronaldinho arrived at the Benelli Stadium as the yellow and red army from Romagna began their training. For the first 15 minutes of training, staff and media were allowed on the field, and the Brazilian Ballon d'Or winner completed his warm-up. On the roof of a nearby building, many fans tried to catch a glimpse of him from afar. After the closed session, the team continued their training.
As usual, head coach Andrea Mandorlini did not announce the starting lineup, but another former Internazionale player revealed the news in advance: Ronaldinho will start, and the coach will try to keep him on the field for as long as possible.