On the evening of June 23, Cipriani Miami played host to a moment that brought together football royalty, culture, and Italian hospitality: the official announcement that Ronaldinho has signed with Ravenna FC by Cipriani, becoming one of the most significant signings in Italy’s recent soccer history.

The event drew 70 guests to an intimate VIP dinner before opening to 250 for an after-party, with Ronaldinho present throughout the evening. The night marked the U.S. debut of the Ravenna FC by Cipriani story and the formal launch of its international chapter, bringing the 1913-founded club, reimagined under the ownership of Ignazio Cipriani and investment partner Black Duck AI, to a global audience for the first time.

“Miami, what a night. The people, the energy, the joy in that room, this is exactly the spirit I want to bring to Ravenna. Football is about moments like these. I cannot wait for what comes next,” said Ronaldinho.

The evening also marked the debut of the club’s new campaign film, the first chapter in a broader storytelling series that will chronicle Ravenna FC by Cipriani’s next era and growing international ambitions. The evening further served as the official unveiling of the club’s new team kit, developed under the creative direction of Italian designer Giorgio Mallone. The jersey, which Ronaldinho will wear on the pitch next season, reflects the club’s positioning at the intersection of football heritage and contemporary Italian identity. Lagos-born, London-based artist Slawn further elevated the evening with ten one-of-one artworks that reimagined Ronaldinho’s Ravenna jersey as collectible pieces, created exclusively for the occasion.

“It was a truly special evening. Seeing Ronaldinho in that room, connecting through football with people the way only he can, it made everything we’ve been building feel very real. Ravenna has always been close to my heart, and last night reminded me why this project matters. We are just getting started,” said Ignazio Cipriani, president of Ravenna FC by Cipriani.

The evening also reflected the club’s commitment to community impact. A charitable donation was announced to Street Soccer USA, the national nonprofit that uses football to create opportunity for youth and underserved communities. “Cipriani have been family friends for many years and have always supported my charity endeavor with street soccer,” said Venanzio Ciampa, president of Street Soccer USA. Cipriani will additionally support the opening of Street Soccer USA’s new field in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood.