Ronaldo back for Brazil
Ronaldo has been recalled to the Brazilian national side.
Ronaldo has been recalled to the Brazilian national side for their international friendly against Croatia.Ronaldo missed out on the World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay and Argentina, as well as the Confederations Cup, but coach Alberto Parreira expects the striker to show his heart is with his nation still.
"I expect to see Ronaldo motivated, in good shape and ready to play the World Cup next year.
"He has been training hard and is not so fat now."
Ronaldo's new Real Madrid team-mate Robinho has also been included - but Ronaldinho and Roque Junior are excluded because they are banned from Brazil's next qualifier.
Goalkeepers: Dida (Milan) and Julio Cesar (Inter).
Defenders: Cafu (Milan), Cicinho (Sao Paulo), Roberto Carlos (Real Madrid), Gilberto (Hertha Berlin), Alex Rodrigo (PSV Eindhoven), Luisao (Benfica), Juan (Bayer Leverkusen) and Lucio (Bayern Munich).
Midfielders: Renato (Sevilla), Emerson (Juventus), Gilberto Silva (Arsenal), Juninho Pernambucano (Olympique Lyon), Ze Roberto (Bayern Munich), Kaka (AC Milan), Julio Baptista (Real Madrid) and Ricardinho (Santos).
Strikers: Robinho (Santos), Ronaldo (Real Madrid), Ricardo Oliveira (Betis) and Adriano (Inter).
