Argentina call up uncapped Bergessio, Barrientos

    Monday, October 6, 2008

    BUENOS AIRES, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Argentina called up uncapped San Lorenzo pair Pablo Barrientos and Gonzalo Bergessio on Sunday for their World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Chile this month. Midfielder Barrientos and striker Bergessio were among six locally-based players who were added to the 18 foreign-based players previously named by coach Alfio Basile. As expected, Boca Juniors playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme was also named in the squad. Argentina, who have drawn their last six games, ...

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