The world already knows his name: Ronaldinho arrives at 3rd-tier Ravenna

Brazil great Ronaldinho has landed in Ravenna, a city more famous for its nearby beaches than its soccer team.

The lyrics "and the world's going to know your name" seemed ironically superfluous as one of soccer's most recognizable figures stepped on stage in front of thousands of fans on Thursday.

That song, "Hall of Fame" by The Script, had been belted out throughout the presentation of third-tier Ravenna's team for the upcoming season before the team's new No.

10 walked out.

Thursday was dubbed "Ronaldinho day" as the soccer legend was presented first to the press before a glitzy beachside ceremony in front of around 6,000 fans, waving flags and holding flares aloft - despite the intermittent rain.

In a surprise announcement in June, the 46-year-old Ronaldinho signed with Italian third-division club Ravenna more than a decade after retiring.

"I'm very happy to be here with my friends, but let's wait and see if things go well with the team," Ronaldinho said Thursday when asked ab