Ronaldinho to captain Brasil

July 30, 2008

Coach Dunga has named Ronaldinho as Brasil’s skipper for this summer’s Olympic games.

The 28-year-old, who recently joined Milan from Barcelona, was pleased and hopes to help his nation secure gold in Beijing.

‘This is a great responsibility, which motivates me a lot as it is also proof of confidence,’ the playmaker said. ‘I am very happy.’

With such big names as Ronaldinho, Robinho, and Diego in the squad, it is a natural worry that egos might be too big for the Olympic team, but coach Dunga has expressed delight in the way team chemistry in his squad has been as they prepare for the Olympics.

‘The players are happy because the environment is excellent,’ said the coach. ‘That is one of the steps to achieving our objective in football. It is not enough just to have a great team. ‘The only way to win a title is having a real group and that is what is going on here.’

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