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Ronaldinho pleads for Brazil's protection

RIO DE JANEIRO, June 7 (UPI) -- Brazilian soccer star Ronaldinho has asked the referees in the upcoming World Cup to keep a close eye on Brazil's opponents, O Globo reported Wednesday.

The player of the year said team Brazil's lightning-paced offensive style would prompt teams to play extra aggressively.

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Brazil has won five World Cup championships -- more than any other country -- and most recently won in 2002. The tournament is played every four years.

The Brazilian squad -- led by Ronaldinho and veteran Ronaldo -- is the bookmakers' and sportwriters' favorite to win again this year.

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