Messi out for up to eight weeks, Fabregas hurt
(Reuters) – Barcelona’s Argentina forward Lionel Messi will be out for between six and eight weeks with a hamstring injury and their Spain playmaker Cesc Fabregas has been sidelined for seven days with knee trouble, the La Liga leaders said on Monday.
Massa ready to be a leader at Williams
GROVE, England (Reuters) – Williams might be seen as a step down for Felipe Massa after eight years at Ferrari but he sees it more as a chance to step up and become a leader, as well as following in the footsteps of illustrious compatriots.
Romania should look to Juventus for inspiration: Piturca
BUCHAREST (Reuters) – Romania should look to Italian champions Juventus for inspiration if they want to reach the World Cup in Brazil, coach Victor Piturca said.
Croatia fined twice over World Cup crowd trouble
(Reuters) – Croatia have been fined twice by FIFA over crowd trouble at their last two World Cup qualifiers while Greece, Scotland and Romania have also been sanctioned.
Massa replaces Maldonado at Williams F1
GROVE, England (Reuters) – Brazilian Felipe Massa will replace Venezuelan driver Pastor Maldonado at Williams next season after signing a multi-year contract, the Formula One team announced on Monday.
Croatia recall Pranjic for Iceland World Cup playoff
ZAGREB (Reuters) – Left back Danijel Pranjic has been recalled for Croatia’s World Cup playoff against Iceland on Friday and next Tuesday after first choice Ivan Strinic suffered an abdominal injury.
Stockholm to bid for 2022 Winter Games
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Stockholm is bidding to host the 2022 Winter Olympics, the Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK) said on Monday.
Moyes and United get stronger in unpredictable Premier League
LONDON (Reuters) – David Moyes’s claim that the Premier League title race will go the distance was lent credibility by his own players in Manchester United’s victory over Arsenal – the most significant moment yet of the Scotsman’s Old Trafford tenure.
Acrobatic volleys, long-range shots dominate FIFA shortlist
(Reuters) – Acrobatic volleys and long-range shots dominated the shortlist of 10 goals for FIFA’s goal of the year award announced on Monday.
Germany striker Klose doubtful for Italy, England matches
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany forward Miroslav Klose could be doubtful for their friendly internationals against Italy and England in the coming days after suffering a shoulder injury on Sunday, the team said on Monday.
