Ronaldinho: I'm fit and raring to help Brazil clinch the gold medal in Beijing

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Ronaldinho, who joined AC Milan from Barcelona last month, has been included in Brazil's Olympic squad as an overage player and is hoping to use the tournament as the first step to reviving his career.

Going for gold: Ronaldinho is looking to revive his career at the Olympic Games.

'I'm in good shape physically,' he told Brazilian media in Shenyang, where the South Americans face Belgium in a Group C match on Thursday. 'Winning the Olympics means a lot to Brazil. I hope to start on the right foot.

'What motivates me is the chance to go down in history with the Brazilian team by winning the gold medal.

'Not many players have a chance to play at the Olympics. I want this medal.'

Brazil, who have won the World Cup five times, regard the Olympic Games as the only major title to have eluded them.