Sky Bet have lengthened the odds of Maradona leaving his post as head of the Argentine national side by next June to 5/4 (from 4/7) after he claimed that earlier statements in which he seemed to hint that he could resign after qualifying were misconstrued.

The Albicelestes currently lie in the play-off position in the South American zone with two remaining qualifiers against Peru and Uruguay to play. They are 11/4 to fail to qualify for the finals next summer (1/4 to qualify) and Sky Bet now offer 4/7 that Maradona is still at the helm on June 1 next year.

Qualification is also very much in the balance for Portugal, to the delight of Wayne Rooney. Sky Bet make Cristiano Ronaldo’s side 5/4 to progress to the finals (4/7 not to qualify). Should Portugal qualify, Ronaldo is 11/10 to outscore Rooney (11/10, tie 11/2) in the finals.

A win for 1998 World Cup winners France against the Faroe Islands on Saturday would ensure at least a runner-up spot in Group 7 and Sky Bet go 4/11 that France qualify (2/1 not to qualify).

Sky Bet Odds: Maradona Specials
Still to be Argentina coach on Jun 1 2010 4/7 Not to be Argentina coach on Jun 1 2010 5/4

Argentina To Qualify World Cup 2010 - To Qualify
Yes 1/4 No 11/4

France To Qualify World Cup 2010 - To Qualify
Yes 4/11 No 2/1

Portugal To Qualify World Cup 2010 - To Qualify
Yes 5/4 No 4/7

Rooney v Ronaldo - WC 2010 Finals
Note: Who will score the most goals in the World Cup 2010 finals? Bets void if Portugal do not qualify.
Rooney, W. 11/10 Tie 11/2 Ronaldo, C. 11/10

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