Monday, 2nd December, 2013
Former Barcelona talisman Ronaldinho is always ready to offer his services to Brazil for the World Cup despite only last playing for the Selecao in April.
The iconic Brazilian is currently recovering from a torn thigh muscle but is hoping to be fit for this month's FIFA Club World Cup competition with Atletico Mineiro.
Having picked up the injury in 27th September, many even doubted he would return before his contract runs out in December, but Ronaldinho has already started thinking big.
When asked if he was keen to play in his home World Cup next year, Ronaldinho told FIFA.com: "Of course.
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"I’m always working hard to improve. If there is a chance of playing in the World Cup, I’ll be ready, and I’ll be at my peak. My goal is to always be at my best.
"Anything can happen [at the Club World Cup]. The plan is get back to the form I showed before the injury.
"It was great to be back with the national squad. Luiz Felipe Scolari and I have won so much together and we have a good relationship.
"He is a very direct person and is always open with me. I know that there are still opportunities available for those who are playing well.
"He seems to have the core of his squad decided, but whoever is in good form at the right time will go too."
The 2013 FIFA Club World Cup will take place in Morocco and kicks off on 11th December.
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