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Doubts doused as Argentina name Olympics squad

Despite the doubts that were lingering over their participation at the Olympics, Argentina have announced their 18-man football squad for the upcoming Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Argentina coach Gerardo Martino resigned from his post on Tuesday, blaming "serious problems" with the nation's football federation.

However, following the announcement Julio Olarticoechea will take charge for the Games - which begin August 5 - Argentina have confirmed their 18-man squad for the tournament. 

The biggest stars in the squad include West Ham's Manuel Lanzini and Atletico Madrid duo Luciano Vietto and Angel Correa.

Meanwhile Independiente's Victor Cuesta is the side's only over-aged player out of the permitted three, with Everton's Ramiro Funes Mori and Villarreal's Mateo Musacchio, who were in the preliminary roster, not included.

Another player to miss out is Sao Paulo's Jonathan Calleri, who is lining up for the side's two-legged Copa Libertadores semi-final with Atletico Nacional.