Ronaldo has been included in the Brazilian Olympic team for two friendlies in Australia on November 14 and 17.

The surprise decision came despite an earlier assurance to Inter from Brazil coach Wanderley Luxemburgo that he would play only in the full international friendly away to Spain on November 13.

Luxemburgo gave the assurance to Inter coach Marcello Lippi in October when the two met in Milan to discuss joint efforts to bring Ronaldo back to his best.

Following last week's announcement of the Brazilian squad for the Australian trip Inter contacted FIFA for their position on the issue. An Inter spokesman said fifa had informed the club that they would write to the CBF suggesting Ronaldo did not play in the two friendlies.

``We are now waiting for the response of the Brazilian FA,'' said the spokesman.``Inter want a diplomatic and friendly solution respecting all the interests, those of Inter, CBF and FIFA.''

Italian press reports have suggested inter would be willing to allow Ronaldo to appear in the first match on November 14, when there is a free date in the Italian championship, but were not happy about him playing in the second game.

The decision to send ronaldo to australia rather than spain was believed to be an attempt to placate Australian organisers who wanted Brazil to send a strong squad.

Ronaldo will not take part in the Olympic qualifiers, although he may be included in the Games themselves as one of the three permitted over-age players.