Mascherano denies revolt against Maradona

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano has rejected claims that Diego Maradona was forced out of the Argentina job by player power, insisting the former boss had the full respect of his squad.

Despite crashing out in the semi-finals of the World Cup following a 4-0 defeat to Germany, Maradona was offered a new four-year contract by the Argentinian Football Association.