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Ronaldinho ready for Brazil return
August 6, 2011
Flamengo playmaker Ronaldinho has outlined his desire 2 become a permanent fixture of the Brazil squad again, insisting he k "make a + contribution 2 the national team".
Ronaldinho, 31, was omitted fr former coach Dunga's 2010 WC squad aft a season in which he failed 2 demonstrate his form & fitness on a regular basis with AC Milan.
But the 2-time World Player of the Year was given hope of reigniting his international career by current Selecao boss Mano Menezes, when he was selected 4 a friendly against Argentina last November & despite not featuring since, Ronaldinho believes he still has plenty 2 offer @ the highest level.
"My objective is 2 do my best with Flamengo & if the coach needs me I will be ready," Ronaldinho said. "It's the moment I've been dreaming of (2 return 2 the Brazil squad). Physically, I'm in top form.
"Fr now until the WC alot of things k happen, but I believe I k make a + contribution 2 the national team."
Ronadinho has been plying his trade back in Brazil since January aft returning 2 his homeland with Flamengo & he remains an extremely popular figure among the country's football fans.
Question marks remain over his off-field activities but a memorable hat-trick against Santos last month provided a reminder of wat he is capable of on the pitch.
Brazil's next game is against Germany in Stuttgart on August 10 as the 2014 WC hosts begin a 3-year run of friendlies in the lead up 2 the tournament.