International Friendly : Guatemala - Argentina Sabella has seen his team complete a scoreless draw against Colombia and a 1-1 stalemate versus Ecuador in the past week and could consider Friday's friendly international with Guatemala as the perfect opportunity to test new combinations.
It may be time for Sabella to try some of the more inexperienced members of his squad before Argentina, who sit top of South America's World Cup qualifying standings, take on Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay in September and October.
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West Ham in talks with Ambrosini Massimo Ambrosini's agent has confirmed they are in discussions with West Ham after the midfielder was released by Milan.
Ambrosini's departure from Milan was confirmed by vice-president Adriano Galliani on Wednesday and the player's agent, Moreno Roggi, revealed he was already in negotiations with the Premier League side.
Sam Allardyce has been looking at his options in midfield after a mid-table finish last season and the experience of Ambrosini is likely to appeal.
The 36-year-old has spent 18 seasons at Milan, winning four Serie A titles, but with his contract coming to an end a decision was made not to offer him a new deal.
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Srnicek saddened by Newcastle plight Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Pavel Srnicek has called for the club to aim higher than just attempting to avoid relegation next season.
Alan Pardew's side were engaged in a fierce battle against the drop for much of the 2012-13 campaign, only securing safety with a win over already relegated QPR on the penultimate day of the season.
And Srnicek, who was part of a Newcastle team that secured four consecutive top-six finishes in the top flight between 1993 and 1997, believes the fans deserve more.
"I just wish that the club would push themselves a little bit further," he told The Chronicle.
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Helenius keen on Villa move Aston Villa transfer target Nicklas Helenius is hopeful Danish club AaB will sell him to the Premier League outfit.
Villa confirmed on Tuesday that they were in negotiations with AaB over the 22-year-old striker.
And Helenius is hopeful his club will not prevent him from completing a move to Villa Park.
"I hope that AaB will show enough cooperation and not demand too much money for me," he told Nordjyske.
"The market is not ready for big transfers at the moment. I have already secured the club a lot of money through my goals, and I am on my first professional contract.
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Butland wants Pearce to stay Jack Butland has called for Stuart Pearce to stay on as England Under-21s manager, despite a disappointing European Championships campaign.
England's youngsters were dumped out of the tournament at the group stages after suffering defeat in all three of their fixtures.
But Butland believes the players should shoulder the blame for their poor performances in Israel.
"It says it all how we got here, the way we played, the structure and organisation we had," he said. "There is no-one else to blame (but the players). It is the same group of players - it us that have not performed.
"For a legend of the game like Stuart Pearce, it is difficult to apologise, but th
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Wenger expects tour to benefit morale Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal's pre-season tour of Asia will bring his squad closer together for the 2013-14 campaign.
Wenger's side will play friendly matches against Urawa Red Diamonds, an Indonesia XI, Vietnam and his former club Nagoya Grampus during their two-week trip.
The Frenchman expects the bond his players will forge during the tour to bring them closer together in the new season, helping them as they try to sustain a challenge for the Premier League title.
"To live together within a completely different environment for a couple of weeks will profit the team," Wenger told the club's official website.
Category: News Views: 967 Added: SkyDate: 12.06.2013 - 22:01
Messi denies tax evasion Lionel Messi has reacted with surprise to reports that a lawsuit has been filed against him for unpaid income tax.
According to agency reports, the Argentina international is accused by the Economic Crimes Prosecutor Barcelona of defrauding more than four million euros, with his father also implicated in the lawsuit.
However, in a short statement on his official Facebook page, Messi denied such offences and advised it is something his advisers will look into for him.
The statement read: "We have just known through the media about the claim filed by the Spanish tax authorities.
"We are surprised about those news, because we have never committed an
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Real Madrid chief wants Ancelotti Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has revealed that Carlo Ancelotti is the club's first-choice managerial target.
The Santiago Bernabeu outfit have been strongly linked with a move for the Paris Saint-Germain coach since Jose Mourinho's departure was announced.
And Perez has admitted that Ancelotti has been identified as the man to succeed the Portuguese.
"At this point we need a coach who really knows us and the Italian Carlo Ancelotti knows us because four years ago I tried to sign him and could not," Perez told EsRadio.
"If he can get out of his PSG deal, we are happy, and if not, very well, but I do no
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Draxler dreaming of Premier League move Julian Draxler has admitted a move to the Premier League or La Liga would by a dream come true for him, despite committing his future to Schalke.
The 19-year-old signed a new five-year contract with the Bundesliga club in May but with some of Europe's top clubs reportedly chasing his signature he has revealed he would find it hard to turn down a move.
Schalke finished 4th in the league last season, meaning they will be involved in the UEFA Champions League again, a competition Draxler impressed in as they won their group only to lose to Galatasaray in the Round of 16.
The Germany international made 36 appearances in total for Jens Keller's side, scoring 11 goals, and they
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Martinez planning Neville future talks Everton boss Roberto Martinez has revealed he plans to speak with retiring captain Phil Neville regarding his future plans.
Neville, who has formed part of Stuart Pearce's England Under-21 coaching team at the European Championships, announced his intention to retire from playing last week.
He has subsequently been linked with taking up a coaching role under his former Everton manager David Moyes at Manchester United, but Martinez says he will seek clarification from the 36-year-old.
The Spaniard told the club's official website: "I think Phil Neville is an Everton icon and I think he can bring a lot into his time as a coach.
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Chantome open to PSG exit Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Clement Chantome is considering a move away from the Ligue 1 champions.
The 25-year-old has established himself in the first-team at the Parc des Princes since 2006-07, after graduating from PSG's academy.
But after missing out on key fixtures last season, including the UEFA Champions League quarter-final fixtures with Barcelona, Chantome could listen to offers from sides in Ligue 1, the Premier League and the Bundesliga.
"After last season, I feel that I have experienced what I wanted to with the club," he told France Football.
"It has become easier to make a decision. I want to play more and play in big matches. I want to exp
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