Brazilian ace set to samba in Beijing
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By Alan Nicolea, 7 Aug 2008 Alan Nicolea is a Roar Guru
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Ronaldinho has promised to display his best form for Brazil in their pursuit for Olympic Gold in Beijing. The Brazilians superstar says he is in peak condition for the tournament, despite his last competitive fixture being four months ago.
Brazilian coach Dunga meanwhile, maintains confidence at his sides chances in Beijing.
“We will top our group, no doubt about it,” Dunga said.
“With Ronaldinho in the side, the quality is the same as the men’s national team. The only difference in the end is that we have had 15 days to prepare our squad.”
Ronaldinho will be keen to perform at the Olympics after experiencing the worst form of his career last season, which coincided with his departure from Spanish giants FC Barcelona.
The new Milan midfielder says he is in ‘good condition’ and ‘promised to play well’ at the Olympics.
After training with the squad at the Olympic stadium of Shenyang, Ronaldinho sustains that he is ‘training well’.
Brazil has never won Olympic gold at the Olympics.
Their closet effort was a silver medal at both the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984 and Seoúl in 1988. They also won Bronze in Atlanta 1996.
It is the only football competition the Brazilian national team are yet to win.
Brazil will open their campaign for Olympic glory against Belgium.
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jimbo said | August 7th 2008 @ 12:29am | Report comment
Its great to see players of Ronaldinho’s ability at the Olympics.
Its a pity Barca won their court battle and will prevent players like Messi going. How is this possible?
Anyway Argentina will still be near impossible to beat, even though Arnie might be talking up the Olyroos chances a little more now.
Alan Nicolea said | August 7th 2008 @ 11:10am | Report comment
Hey Jimbo
Lionel Messi has been cleared to play for Argentina. He has been named to take part in Argentina’s first match against the Ivory Coast.
You are right – Argentina were mightly impressive in Athens 2004. They did not concede a goal in that Olympics. It should be an Argentina – Brazil final.