Source: Telegraph
Carlos Tevéz issues Argentina quit threat over criticism
Argentina's players and coach Diego Maradona have been heavily criticised, despite qualifying for the World Cup this week. [LNB]Manchester City forward Tevéz said: "When I play for Argentina I spend more time suffering than enjoying myself. The fans insulted us, the journalists criticised everything... I'm tired of all that. [LNB] Related ArticlesCoach orders players to kiss each other on the lipsFifa investigate Diego Maradona rantWorld Cup play-off seeds confirmedDiego Maradona in foul-mouthed rantSport on televisionCrouch and Owen will be Capello's major casualties"Sometimes I think about quitting the national team. Why should I come to Argentina and have a bad time?"[LNB]Brazil stayed top of the latest world rankings published by Fifa. European champions Spain remained second, followed by Holland. World champions Italy are fourth. England are seventh. [LNB]The seeded teams for the play-offs that will decide the final four European nations going to next year's tournament in South Africa are France, Portugal, Russia and Greece. [LNB]France moved up a place to No 9, Portugal climbed seven spots to No 10, Russia dropped six places to No 12, while Greece are ranked No 16. [LNB]They will be drawn against four non-seeded teams, Ukraine, the Republic of Ireland, Bosnia and Slovenia. [LNB]The play-off draw will be made on Monday at Fifa headquarters in Zurich. The home-and-away matches are on Nov 15 and 18. [LNB]
