Off-form Ronaldinho left out of Brazil squad

RIO DE JANEIRO: Ronaldinho was left out of Brazil's squad on Thursday for next month's World Cup qualifiers and the Confederations Cup till he is back in form.

Striker Ronaldo, who has not played for his country since the last World Cup, was also overlooked despite a promising start to his latest comeback with Corinthians.

Brazil face Uruguay in Montevideo on June 6 and host South American group leaders Paraguay in Recife four days later.