The news that Brazilian World Cup winner Romario, now aged 58, is coming out of retirement got The Athletic thinking about which other former players it would be exciting to see return to the game.

Since retiring from soccer, Ronaldinho has spent time in Paraguayan prison and been embroiled in a cryptocurrency scheme.

Ronaldinho's future remains unclear, even for the man himself, but the Brazilian World Cup winner has ruled out retirement. After it broke on Monday that the 34-year-old had left Atletico Mineiro, ...

Ronaldinho has paid tribute to former teammate Andres Iniesta following the Barcelona legend's retirement announcement this week. Iniesta helped define an era at Barcelona, combining with fellow La ...

Ronaldinho Gaúcho has become a "specialist" in being the protagonist of "random roles" since his retirement from the fields. And it won't be different this Carnival. Now 44 years old, the idol of ...

The Brazilian won a World Cup with Brazil in 2002, the Ballon d'Or in 2005, and the Champions League with Barcelona in 2005-06 among other honours Legendary Brazilian playmaker Ronaldinho has ...

Ronaldinho has denied speculation in the Spanish press he is considering retiring from football at the end of the season. The Brazilian star has not featured in the Rossoneri's last two games and has ...

Soccer fans of the 21 st century know him by many names. He is considered one of the football ‘gods’ to ever grace the pitch alongside the likes of Argentines Lionel Messi and Diego Maradon, or his ...

Soccer legends Ronaldinho and Riquelme are reportedly considering coming out of retirement to play for Chapecoense following a huge social media campaign. Chapecoense tragically lost 19 players when ...