31.   Larsson quit international football following the defeat, Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet reported on its website.

32.   Nwankwo Kanu, the Nigerian Olympic champion forced to quit football due to a heart complaint, wants to undergo surgery in the United States.

33.   Nwankwo Kanu, the Nigerian Olympic champion forced to quit football due to a heart complaint, is to undergo surgery next month.

34.   Peterside Idah, who has also played with Okocha in the national team, said it was too early for the player to quit international football.

35.   Parma forward Thomas Brolin had quit international football in a rage after Swedish papers published holiday pictures of him after he had had too much to drink.

36.   Portuguese World Cup star Luis Figo, who has been plagued by a recent ankle injury, said Thursday that he was considering quitting football shortly.

37.   Quit international football at the end of the African Nations Cup in Mali in February after a campaign marred by rows over bonuses.

38.   Reformed Arsenal hellraiser Paul Merson said Wednesday he had almost quit football after manager Bruce Rioch was sacked last week.

39.   Since quitting football McAvennie has been involved in various business schemes, including a restaurant venture.

40.   Swedish attacker Henrik Larsson quit international football after his country crashed out of the World Cup on Sunday, a media report said.