Baric's contract is due to run out on July 31 and he has indicated he is not interested in negotiating a new one following criticism in the press.

Baric, 70, said on UEFA's official Euro 2004 website: "I am not interested in this job any more - after our mission in Portugal, it's over.

"I am surrounded by strangers full of criticism, although I am not sure if they are capable of doing my job.

"I am not against critics provided they have a reason for their actions. We are in Portugal, we are playing at Euro 2004, but nothing is OK for them - there is no satisfaction and happiness, there is no real support."