Coloccini left out of Argentina squad

NEWCASTLE defender Fabricio Coloccini only learned he had been left out of Argentina's World Cup finals squad through the media.

By The Newsroom

Published 20th May 2010, 23:05 BST

Updated 20th May 2010, 23:10 BST

The 28-year-old was included in Diego Maradona's provisional 30, but was one of seven men left out of the final 23. Coloccini said: "These decisions of the coach must be respected."

Newcastle