World Cup snub for Zanetti

Javier Zanetti has confirmed that he will not be going to this summer's World Cup finals.

The Internazionale star was hoping to be included in Argentina's 23-man party - but coach Jose Pekerman has confirmed to him that he will not be travelling to Germany.

"Pekerman phoned me and told me that I will not be travelling to the World Cup, but I knew it already most of all from the press," said Zanetti.

"This was said more than a week ago that I wasn't going to be included in the list. This hurts me but it's one of the things that happen in football.

"Nobody has told me anything about what I did wrong for not being in the next World Cup.

"I am calm because I know that I did my best, I have always been ready for the national team each time that I was called.

"The only one that knows why I will not play the World Cup is the coach.

"I am going to be from now on more than ever the fan number one of Argentina."