JOHANNESBURG (AP) — World Cup head organizer Danny Jordaan has criticized Dunga for leaving Ronaldinho out of his top picks for Brazil’s tournament roster, saying some coaches are “blinded” by a sense of power.
Jordaan said Wednesday that Ronaldinho is a “soccer genius” who had talents “enjoyed by few in the game, both past and present.”
Ronaldinho was selected for Brazil’s 30-man provisional squad, but Dunga has made it clear the AC Milan player was not part of the main 23-man lineup he announced Tuesday. Ronaldinho likely will only play in the event of injuries to other players.
Jordaan said it was “sad and unfortunate” that the tournament would probably be without Ronaldinho, and that someone of Dunga’s experience should have selected the midfielder “as a matter of course.”
