Argentina's crisis-hit squad face a must-win fixture with Nigeria on Tuesday and before they take to the field Maradona wants a word.

The legendary attacker is "furious and upset" with his country after watching them draw with Iceland and get ripped apart by Croatia.

Maradona has now requested a meeting with the players, saying he would love the chance to share his thoughts and would take some of his old teammates with him.

Reports had suggested the players will pick Argentina's team for the final group match, but Javier Mascherano has dismissed talk of a player revolt.

Elsewhere, Jimmy Durmaz has been backed by Sweden teammates after the midfielder spoke out against racism following abuse he received in the aftermath of the Scandinavian's last-gasp loss to Germany.

Meanwhile, Senegal's players warmed up for their draw with Japan in style by performing an energetic group dance routine that left everyone with a smile on their face.