Ronaldinho was recalled by Brazil for the first time in 18 months for their friendly against Argentina in Qatar next month.
The gifted AC Milan forward, who helped Brazil win the World Cup in 2002, was overlooked by former coach Dunga for this year's finals in South Africa.
Coach Mano Menezes also recalled Santos teenager Neymar who was dropped last month for disciplinary reasons.
Brazil, hosts of the next World Cup finals in 2014, meet arch-rivals Argentina in Doha on November 17.
