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This is an archive article published on May 2, 2007

Dunga not to call up Ronaldo

Brazil coach Dunga will not summon AC Milan striker Ronaldo for the Copa America in June and July in Venezuela. 8220;I will observe other strikers during the competition,8221; Dunga told Globo TV

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Brazil coach Dunga will not summon AC Milan striker Ronaldo for the Copa America in June and July in Venezuela. 8220;I will observe other strikers during the competition,8221; Dunga told Globo TV yesterday. 8220;We already know what Ronaldo is capable of, he8217;s the type of player you can count on whenever you need.8221;

Ronaldo, who helped Brazil win the Copa America in 1997 and 1999, has yet to play for Brazil since Dunga took over the squad after its World Cup elimination last year. The striker has regained form since moving from Spain8217;s Real Madrid to Milan in February, scoring seven goals in 12 matches.

Ronaldo has played in four World Cups with Brazil, and scored 67 goals in 104 matches overall with the five-time world champions. The South American championship in Venezuela will be Brazil8217;s first official competition with Dunga in command. The manager said he wants the squad at full strength, but some of his regulars may skip the competition, which follows the European season.

Brazil won the Copa America8217;s last edition, in Peru. Dunga has had a successful start with Brazil, winning seven matches 8212; including 3-0 against South American rivals Argentina and 4-0 against Chile. They drew 1-1 with Norway and lost to Portugal 0-2. Brazil will play England on June 1 at the rebuilt Wembley Stadium in London.

 

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