Ronaldinho: Brazil Legend Makes Stunning Return to Football

• Ronaldinho called time on his illustrious football career more than seven years ago
• However, he recently gave fans a sneak peek of his former self in a return to action
• The Barcelona legend played for Porcinos FC in the seven-a-side King's League

Brazil football legend, Ronaldinho has made a stunning return to football.

The former Barcelona star called time on his illustrious football career in 2015 after a brief stint in his homeland with Fluminense.

However, at 42, the football icon was back to doing what he does best as he featured in a recent football match.

The Sun reports the ex-Brazil international was in action for Porcinos FC in a seven-a-side King's League which is run by fellow Barca legend, Gerard Pique.

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It is understood the Spain-based tournament allows teams to bring in a 12th player, often a retired sports star or celebrity, every week.

A number of football icons have featured in the tournament in the past, with the likes of Iker Casillas, Kun Aguero, and Xavi all involved.

Ronaldinho's side suffer defeat

This week was Ronaldinho's turn to shine, with the former AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain ace involved.

However, The Mirror reports he was unable to inspire his side to victory during the eighth round of the competition against Pio FC.

Ronaldinho's Porcinos FC went on to record a 3-1 defeat, with the Brazilian handed an opportunity to score after his side won a penalty.

This was not the first time the 42-year-old had come out of retirement, having previously returned to the game in 2018 for a short spell with Indian side, Goa 5.

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Inside Pique's Kings League

Sports Brief also reported on the Kings League, a Spanish seven-a-side football league established in 2022 by former defender, Piqué.

The league features different rules to traditional football regulations, with the inaugural season of the league starting on January 1, 2023.

In its 40-minute matches, draws are forbidden, every goal is celebrated with pyrotechnics and fans have seen Aguero returning to football.