Veteran forward Robinho has vowed to use Wednesday's friendly between Brazil and Colombia to help kick-start his stalled international career.
Robinho was one of 23 Brazil-based players named by Selecao boss Tite for the match at the Engenhao stadium, which will raise funds for families of victims of the Chapecoense air disaster.
"Our objective isn't just to come once, but to try and stay in the team," the former Real Madrid, Manchester City and AC Milan player told reporters on Tuesday. "I'm really motivated and happy to be back in the national team."
Robinho, who turns 33 on Wednesday, has not represented Brazil since the 2015 Copa America in Chile.
His recall was reward for a consistent 2015 season at Atletico Mineiro, where he scored 12 goals from 30 appearances.
All of the gate takings on Wednesday will be donated to those affected by the LaMia plane crash on the outskirts of Medellin in November.
Seventy-one people died in the accident, including 19 Chapecoense players and all of the club's coaching staff.
The tragedy occurred just two days before the small Brazilian side were due to play Colombia's Atletico Nacional in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana final.
source: Xinhua
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