Ronaldinho and Kaka were left out of Brazil's World Cup squad on Wednesday as coach Luiz Felipe Scolari kept faith in his 2013 Confederations Cup-winning team.
As expected, Brazil's 23-man squad includes Barcelona starlet Neymar, Paris Saint-Germain captain Thiago Silva and Chelsea quartet David Luiz, Oscar, Ramires and Willian.
The only surprise was the inclusion of Napoli center-back Henrique, who has won just five Brazil caps since his international debut in 2008.
Midfielder Philippe Coutinho and forward Robinho were overlooked despite pressing claims this season for Liverpool and AC Milan.
Former Barcelona star Ronaldinho has struggled with form and fitness for Brazil's Atletico Mineiro and was not expected to make Scolari's squad for football's showpiece tournament in Brazil, to be played from June 12 to July 13.
Kaka was considered an outside chance for his fourth World Cup campaign, having resurrected his career at AC Milan this season after four unhappy years at Real Madrid.
Scolari, who led Brazil to victory at the 2002 World Cup during his first spell in charge, urged Brazil fans to unite behind the national team.
"We ask that the 23 players called up are well-received regardless of people's opinions," Scolari said during a press conference in Rio de Janeiro. "We all want to be going in the same direction, which is to win the World Cup."
Scolari, who controversially omitted Romario from his 2002 squad, admitted the 2014 list was easier to choose.
The 65-year-old said the most difficult decision was the fourth central defensive spot, given to Napoli's Henrique ahead of Atletico Madrid's Miranda, Cruzeiro's Dede, Atletico Mineiro's Rever and Paris Saint-Germain's Marquinhos.
"That was the position that needed the most discussion," Scolari said. "I trust [Henrique] and like the way he plays."
Scolari, who has repeatedly talked up Brazil's favoritism to win the tournament, toned down his rhetoric on Wednesday, insisting the team is not looking beyond its first match against Croatia on June 12.
"The biggest rival is Croatia. It doesn't get us anywhere thinking about the final if we don't get over the first step," he said.
Brazil's squad will gather on May 26 at their training base in Granja Comary, north of Rio de Janeiro.
Scolari's team earned favoritism to win a record sixth World Cup after upsetting world and European champions Spain 3-0 in last year's Confederations Cup final. They have been drawn in Group A alongside Croatia, Mexico and Cameroon.
Brazil World Cup squad:
Goalkeepers: Julio Cesar (Toronto FC), Jefferson (Botafogo), Victor (Gremio).
Defenders: Daniel Alves (Barcelona), Maicon (Roma), Marcelo (Real Madrid), Maxwell (Paris Saint-Germain), David Luiz (Chelsea), Thiago Silva (Paris Saint-Germain), Dante (Bayern Munich), Henrique (Napoli).
Midfielders: Luiz Gustavo (Wolfsburg), Paulinho (Tottenham), Ramires (Chelsea), Fernandinho (Manchester City), Oscar (Chelsea), Willian (Chelsea), Hernanes (Internazionale), Bernard (Shakhtar Donetsk).
Forwards: Fred (Fluminense), Neymar (Barcelona), Hulk (Zenit St Petersburg), Jo (Atletico Mineiro).
