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Injured Ronaldinho & Alex Rodrigo Ruled Out of Brazil Friendly Against Portugal in London

Submitted by Niraj Prabhu on Sun, 04/02/2007 - 18:28.

Barcelona star attacker Ronaldinho has been ruled out with an injury, of Brazil's friendly against Portugal in London on Tuesday, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Sunday.

Ronaldinho is having a calf muscle problem, the CBF said on its official website.

The CBF also said PSV Eindhoven defender Alex Rodrigo would miss the game with a thigh injury.

Meanwhile, 60,000 tickets have been sold for the highly awaited friendly in London as Portugal coach Luis Filipe Scolari has named a strong squad.