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Pele: Ronaldinho should go to WC

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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP)

Pele says he wants to see Ronaldinho on Brazil's national team when the World Cup begins in June.

The AC Milan playmaker hasn't been selected by Brazil coach Dunga since the beginning of 2009. But his recent good form has Brazilian fans calling for his return.

Others, however, says Brazil's current lineup with Kaka as the clear leader has it playing more as a team than in a disappointing 2006 World Cup - when the team lost in the quarterfinals.

But Pele said Saturday he thinks there is room on the team for many stars.

He says Ronaldinho, Kaka and Robinho playing together would be a potent combination. Robinho returned to Brazil last week to play for Santos in a bid to regain his form and seal a spot on Brazil's World Cup roster.


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