Veteran defender Javier Zanetti says he might try to win a spot in Argentina's squad for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil after having been left out of this year's tournament by then coach Diego Maradona.
The Inter Milan defender, who will turn 41 in August 2014, said in an interview aired late Wednesday that anything is possible. He said he had no hard feelings over being excluded by Maradona.
Zanetti has been called up by interim coach Sergio Batista for Tuesday's friendly against World Cup winner Spain.
''I don't rule out anything,'' Zanetti said. ''I'll enjoy the Tuesday game. We'll see what the future brings.''
Zanetti has played 136 times for his country, more than any Argentine player. He was also left out of the 2006 squad by coach Jose Pekerman.
''When Diego made up his player list, he decided on someone besides me,'' Zanetti said. ''Yes it hurt, but I accepted the decision.''
Batista has also included Inter Milan midfielder Esteban Cambiasso, another player overlooked by Maradona.
