Ronaldinho recalled by Brazil

Brazil coach Mano Menezes has handed Ronaldinho a recall to the national side ahead of next month's friendly against Argentina.

Ronaldinho, currently at AC Milan, missed out on a place in the 2010 World Cup squad after failing to convince previous boss Dunga, but Menezes has ended the player's 18-month international exile.

"He is a player in good form in a position we need," Menezes said. "We want to see the Ronaldinho who was admired as one of the best in the world."

Santos starlet Neymar, considered to be a key part of the new-look side, also makes his return. Neymar had been left out of the squad that took on Iran and Ukraine in October due to disciplinary problems.

Brazil squad to face Argentina in Doha on November 17:

Goalkeepers: Victor (Gremio) Jeferson (Botafogo), Neto (Atletico-PR).

Defenders: Daniel Alves (Barcelona), Rafael (Manchester United), Adriano Correa (Barcelona), Andre Santos (Fenerbahce), Thiago Silva (Milan), David Luiz (Benfica), Alex Costa (Chelsea), Rever (Atletico-MG).

Midfielders: Lucas (Liverpool), Ramires (Chelsea), Sandro (Tottenham), Jucilei (Corinthians), Douglas (Gremio), Philippe Coutinho (Inter), Ronaldinho (AC Milan), Elias (Corinthians).

Forwards: Robinho (AC Milan), Alexandre Pato (AC Milan), Andre (Dinamo Kiev), Neymar (Santos).