Rivaldo threatens to quit Barca

The Brazilian has been irked by his recent treatment in the Spanish media.

8220;I would leave all the money and go. It is going to be very difficult for me if they aren8217;t happy with my work.

8220;I have always tried to be honest and sincere, but it is difficult to work with so many lies being told about me.8221;

Rivaldo was responding to accusations in the Spanish press that he had used an ankle injury as an excuse to take a holiday in Brazil.

The World and European Player-of-the-Year has also been criticised for his performances on the pitch in the wake of his club8217;s recent run of poor results.

8220;I wasn8217;t on holiday,8221; he said. 8220;I was working hard each day to recover from my injury.

8220;I went to Brazil with the permission of the team doctor and coach Serra Ferrer. Now I am completely recovered.8221;