NEWCASTLE defender Fabricio Coloccini only learned he had been left out of Argentina's World Cup finals squad through the media.
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 told the Evening Chronicle: "These decisions of the coach must be respected, and it's not only me who has been left out, but many players. But no-one from the coaching staff contacted me to tell me.
"Once I get beyond this hard time, I will be Argentina's number one fan, and I hope we come out champions.
"Like any player would be, I am sad about this decision. But I give all my support to these players to take Argentina to the top of the world.
"We should not be selfish and that is why I wish the best to the guys. It is the coach's decision."
Coloccini told the Evening Chronicle: "These decisions of the coach must be respected, and it's not only me who has been left out, but many players. But no-one from the coaching staff contacted me to tell me.
"Once I get beyond this hard time, I will be Argentina's number one fan, and I hope we come out champions.
"Like any player would be, I am sad about this decision. But I give all my support to these players to take Argentina to the top of the world.
"We should not be selfish and that is why I wish the best to the guys. It is the coach's decision."
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