Diego Costa: "I do not want to create problems with anyone in Brazil,"

Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa says he hopes his decision to play international football for Spain rather than Brazil will not cause problems in his homeland.

I'll consider Totti for World Cup - Prandelli

Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has revealed that he would consider taking Francesco Totti to next summer's World Cup.

The 37-year-old retired from international football after the Azzurri's triumph in Germany in 2006 but his sensational performances for Roma so far this season has sparked calls for a recall.

Prandelli has now admitted that he would be willing to call upon Totti should he maintain his form and fitness.

"If we were nearing the World Cup, I'd call on Totti, without a doubt," the Italy boss told reporters on Monday.

"I hope that he can maintain his condition, as the priorities for the World Cup are related to athletics. I want players who are strong, as physical condition will be decisive.

"I have to consider many things but, at the moment, Totti is in great shape. 

"I will assess some players, such as [Antonio] Cassano as well, a month before the World Cup." 

The Azzurri, of course, have already qualified for the World Cup next year but Prandelli insists that he is still taking his side's final two games, against Denmark and Armenia, very serious.

"I think the three points on Friday [in Copenhagen] are for the world ranking," he explained. "And we would then like to finish unbeaten."

Messi out of Argentina squad

Lionel Messi will miss out of Argentina's World Cup qualifiers against Peru and Uruguay as he is still nurturing his thigh problem.

The Barcelona superstar was initially named in coach Alejandro Sabella's preliminary squad for the final two games of qualification.

However, with their progression already confirmed, the 26-year-old attacker has been withdrawn  from the squad to recover from his thigh injury.

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) confirmed on its website that Messi, along with Javier Mascherano and Gonzalo Higuain, will not have to meet up with the national team.

Mascherano suffered a hamstring injury at the end of September and has missed Barcelona's last three matches.

Meanwhile, Higuain was not involved in Napoli's Champions League clash with Arsenal due to a calf injury and he also missed their Serie A victory over Livorno on Sunday.

Argentina face Peru on October 11 before travelling to Montevideo four days later to take on Uruguay.