Argentina's Martinez ready 'to fight' Villa to play in Olympics

Clubs are not obliged to release players for the Olympic football tournament held in France between July 24-August 9 with the new Premier League campaign beginning on August 17. Martinez, 31, hopes to be included as one of three players aged more than 23 to be selected in the Argentina squad. "I always put Argentina first, and if I have to fight with my club then I will do so," Martinez told TycSports on Wednesday. "The most important thing for me is the Copa America then the Olympic Games. My dream is to win the gold medal.