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Argentina are already hampered by inuries to key players such as Messi, Higuain, Mascherano and Gago.

The striker and captain had said last month that he was quitting the national team for undisclosed personal reasons.

The Spain striker has scored 37 goals in 139 appearances for Chelsea since leaving Liverpool for 50 million pounds.

Arsenal midfielder Wilshere has criticised the fact Manchester United's Adnan Januzaj eventually represent England through residency.

While the final phase would be held in Siliguri, West Bengal between January 15-31, 2014, the zonals are slated to be held between December 1-20, 2013.

Poyet took charge at Sunderland on a mission to restore unity to the struggling EPL club following the divisiveness of Di Canio's brief, stormy reign.

Januzaj's brace in United's 2-1 win at the Stadium of Light was a statement of his undeniable potential.

FIFA has launched a consultation process to decide whether to stage the 2022 World Cup in Qatar outside the traditional June-July slot.

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale will remain in the Spanish capital to recover from a muscle strain rather than join up with Wales for their World Cup qualifiers.

Jack Wilshere faced a dressing down from his manager saying the player had damaged his reputation by being photographed smoking on a night out.

The Spanish international sustained medial collateral ligament damage to his left knee in Tuesday's game.

Ronaldo took his Champions League tally to five goals in two outings this season when he scored with two headers to help Real to a 4-0 win.

The German scored his first goal for the club and inspired them to a commanding 2-0 victory over Napoli.

Romelu Lukaku scored twice and set up the other goal to lead Everton to a 3-2 win over Newcastle.

Levante won 1-0 at Osasuna in the Spanish league on Sunday with midfielder Jordi Xumetra scoring in the 87th minute following a penalty.

Malaga are now unbeaten in four straight Spanish league games.