Ronaldinho gets Brazil call

Ronaldinho: Back in Samba squad

Ronaldinho has been recalled to the Brazil squad for their friendly with Argentina next month.

The AC Milan winger has not featured for the five-time world champions in 18 months and was overlooked for the World Cup in South Africa last summer.

But the 30-year-old, who is currently nursing a minor thigh injury, has shown improved form this season for Milan and has been rewarded by a call-up for the clash in Qatar.

New boss Mano Menezes has also recalled Santos youngster Neymar after dropping him for the October friendlies for disciplinary reasons.

Brazil squad

Goalkeepers: Victor (Gremio), Jefferson (Botafogo), Neto (Atletico-Paranaense)

Defenders: Daniel Alves (Barcelona), Andre Santos(Fenerbahce), Rafael (Manchester United), Adriano Correia (Barcelona), Alex (Chelsea), David Luiz (Benfica), Rever (Atletico-Mineiro), Thiago Silva (AC Milan)

Midfielders: Elias, Jucilei (both Corinthians), Douglas (Gremio), Lucas (Liverpool), Philippe Coutinho (Inter Milan), Ronaldinho (AC Milan), Ramires (Chelsea), Sandro (Tottenham Hotspur)

Forwards: Alexandre Pato, Robinho (both AC Milan), Neymar (Santos), Andre (Dynamo Kiev)

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