Ronaldinho For Olympics? Jury Split

The two-times FIFA World Player of the Year has fallen out of favour at Camp Nou but seems desperate to return to top-flight competition as soon as possible.

Ronaldinho was seen at the Mineirão stadium in Belo Horizonte during Brazil's goalless draw against Argentina for the 2010 World Cup qualifying.

There, he told the press that he was absolutely sure that he would represent the Brazilian colours at the Olympic Games in Beijing.

And yesterday, the CBF president stressed that Ronaldinho will be a very important asset to the squad in this tournament.

"He is a player that has what it takes to make a great Olympic tournament and a great World Cup qualifying with us," he told Jornal Nacional. "I ask the Brazilian fans to support Ronaldinho because it is very important that he returns to the Seleção.

Dunga's Decline

If Ronaldinho does make it into Brazil's squad plans, this certainly weakens Dunga, who has kept the Barcelona ace out of his call-ups.

The 44-year-old coach has already commented on this matter, criticizing the Brazilian federation: "I came here to do a work, I set rules and some did not like that."

Ronaldinho himself, meanwhile, said this week that he's itching for an international recall, and it seems as though he may just get his wish despite the desires of the manager.

Brazil are currently in fifth place in the CONMEBOL qualifying region and will thus have to play a team from CONCACAF if they stay in this position in the standings table.


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