Maradona wants Ronaldinho in World Cup

"He is one of the greatest players of all time and I hope to see him at the World Cup," Maradona was quoted by Italian media.

"I will never understand certain criticism towards him. I always follow Milan's games and for me there is only Ronaldinho."

Ronaldinho is fighting to regain his place with the Selecao after manager Dunga left him out on several occasions throughout last year.