Saturday, June 25, 2011

Tevez Joined Argentina in the Copa America Squad

Carlos Tevez who had threatened abandoned Sergio Batista.

Argentina coach Sergio Batista has decided 23 names to be included in the Copa America, July. Carlos Tevez who had threatened abandonment was included Batista.

Some veterans also brought a successful coach who led Argentina to the gold medal at the Beijing Olympic. Among the duo Mialn Inter captain Javier Zanetti and striker Diego Milito.

Another surprise that participated brought Real Madrid midfielder Fernando Gago. Whereas at Real Madrid, Gago not get a place and threatened by entrenador Jose Mourinho was sacked.

Lionel Messi and his friends will melakoni opening match in the Copa America on July 1 against the lowly Bolivia. As the host, Argentina is seeded in this tournament besides Brazil and Uruguay.

Argentina squad in the Copa America

Goalkeepers: Sergio Romero (AZ Alkmaar), Mariano Andujar (Catania), Juan Pablo Carrizo (River Plate)

Defenders: Javier Zanetti (Inter Milan), Pablo Zabaleta (Manchester City), Nicolas Burdisso (Roma), Nicolas Pareja, Marcos Rojo (both Spartak Moscow), Gabriel Milito (Barcelona), Ezequiel Garay (Real Madrid)

Midfielders: Javier Mascherano (Barcelona), Esteban Cambiasso (Inter Milan), Lucas Biglia (Anderlecht), Ever Banega (Valencia), Fernando Gago, Angel Di Maria (both Real Madrid), Javier Pastore (Palermo)

Attacker: Lionel Messi (Barcelona), Gonzalo Higuain (Real Madrid), Carlos Tevez (Manchester City), Diego Milito (Inter Milan), Sergio Aguero (Atletico Madrid), Ezequiel Lavezzi (Napoli)