Ronaldinho to face Wales

LONDON – If the sight of Brazil’s new breed dismantling Argetina 3-0 on Sunday was not frightening enough, Wales will also have to face Ronaldinho in their friendly at Tottenham’s White Hart Lane on Tuesday.

The twice world player of the year sat out his countrymen’s stunning victory over their old enemy at Arsenal’s Emirates stadium but coach Dunga has confirmed the Barcelona star will play from the start against Wales. Dunga said: “Ronaldinho was disappointed not to be able to feature in the match against Argentina, but I am pleased to announce he is now fit and will play in tomorrow (Tuesday) night’s match against Wales.It means the likes of Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs and Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy will line up against a potential Champions League opponent.Dunga has a full squad to choose from and Ronaldinho will join the likes of Kaka, Robinho and Gilberto Silva in the team.Nampa-AFPDunga said: “Ronaldinho was disappointed not to be able to feature in the match against Argentina, but I am pleased to announce he is now fit and will play in tomorrow (Tuesday) night’s match against Wales.It means the likes of Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs and Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy will line up against a potential Champions League opponent.Dunga has a full squad to choose from and Ronaldinho will join the likes of Kaka, Robinho and Gilberto Silva in the team.Nampa-AFP

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