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Argentina press conference, CUESTA team captain

The Argentina Olympic Team held a press conference today to talk about the upcoming tournament.

Three people from the team took part in it. Coach Julio OLARTICOECHEA, team captain Victor CUESTA and starting goalkeeper Geronimo RULLI. Here’s what they had to say:

Julio OLARTICOECHEA:
“The coaching staff have got a couple of game plans put together. There should be no excuses when it comes real play. I more or less have an idea. These friendly matches will help us pick our starting 11. In our first match, we will face Portugal which is a tough rivals but we have our strengths too. We must be strong when facing adversity. Today PUMPIDO, our goalie from 1986 came to visit us. I see many similarity here. The door is open for MARADONA if he wants to come to Rio, just like it is to anyone who wants to come support us.”

Victor CUESTA:
“The responsibility of wearing the captain’s armband is something beautiful. I’m very proud to be able to do it with Argentina.”

Geronimo RULLI:
“I’ve done everything possible to be here. It’s a great tournament. And I always dreamed of playing with Argentina.”

The official list for the Olympics announced

The official list of 18 players who will be going to the Olympics for Argentina has been released.

Announced are the final 18 plus 4 emergency stand-by players.

List of 18 players:
Geronimo RULLI
Axel WERNER
Jose Luis GOMEZ
Lisandro MAGALLAN
Victor CUESTA
Lautaro GIANNETTI
Alexis SOTO
Leandro VEGA
Mauricio MARTINEZ
Santiago ASCACIBAR
Joaquin ARZURA
Giovani LO CELSO
Manuel LANZINI
Lucas ROMERO
Angel CORREA
Giovanni SIMEONE
Cristian ESPINOZA
Jonathan CALLERI

Emergency players:
Luis UNSAIN
Nicolas TRIPICHIO
Martin BENITEZ
Cristian PAVON

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Jonathan CALLERI leaves Sao Paulo

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Jonathan CALLERI has confirmed his departure from Sao Paulo.

Speaking to the media, CALLERI has stated he will be leaving Sao Paulo (currently there on loan from Boca Juniors). He’s stated that he will play at the Olympics with Argentina and that rumors are that his next destination will be a club in Europe.

CALLERI’s a real talent. Played very well at Boca and impressed with Sao Paulo as he finished top scorer of Copa Libertadores with 9 goals.

AC Milan chasing Mateo MUSACCHIO

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The MUSACCHIO to AC Milan rumors continue.

According to reports in Italy, both Mateo MUSACCHIO and Jose SOSA are being linked to Italian club AC Milan. The club are reportedly looking to pay Villarreal 18 million euro’s for the defender.

Roberto PEREYRA close to Napoli deal

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Roberto PEREYRA is very close to joining Napoli.

Roberto PEREYRA is on his way out of Juventus but will be staying in Italy. After being linked to several English clubs, PEREYRA is heading to Napoli. According to his agent, “PEREYRA really wants a move to Napoli”.

The rumored fee is that of 18 million euro’s.

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