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Football: Ronaldinho in good form for Beijing Olympics
By Patwant Singh, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 25 July 2008 2202 hrs

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SINGAPORE: Football star Ronaldinho said he is on top of his game to help Brazil win their first Olympic gold at the Beijing Games in August.

The two-time World Player of the Year is a midfielder in the Brazilian Olympic Team, which will play an exhibition match against a Singapore Selection on Monday.

He said: "I am very happy to be back on the national team as part of an important competition and as part of such a talented group. I'm very confident and willing to do my best to help the team achieve the gold medal."

Ronaldinho, who has just joined AC Milan, said he is much fitter and happier after a lean spell at Barcelona last season.

And as the oldest player on the Olympic squad, the 28-year-old will also provide the much-needed experience.

Another midfielder on the Brazilian team, Lucas Leiva, said: "He is one of the best players in the world... Hopefully, he will help us and that is the important thing now."

Organisers said ticket sales for the match against Singapore have been slow, but they are confident that come Monday, the National Stadium will be packed.


- CNA/so

 


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