BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez and several other first-choice players have been left off the Argentina roster for a Feb. 9 exhibition against Portugal at Geneva.
Coach Sergio Batista also omitted Atletico Madrid forward Sergio Aguero and defenders Martin Demichelis of Malaga and Gabriel Heinze of Marseille. Also missing was injured Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Higuain.
Barcelona star Lionel Messi, who won his second straight FIFA player of the year award, heads the roster announced Monday.
After the match against Portugal, Argentina plays the United States on March 26 at East Rutherford, N.J.
