Messi in doubt for Mallorca, PSG Lionel Messi remains in doubt for Barcelona's Champions League quarter-final second leg with Paris Saint-Germain following tests.
Messi was withdrawn at half-time in the 2-2 draw at Parc des Princes on Tuesday, when he appeared to suffer a leg injury shortly after putting Barcelona 1-0 ahead.
The Argentina star has since undergone scans, and the club have confirmed he has a problem with his right femoral bicep, putting him in doubt for Saturday's Liga match with Real Mallorca.
A statement on Barca's official website read: "Tests have confirmed that Leo Messi has a muscle injury in the femoral bicep
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Pallota stands by Roma decisions Roma president James Pallotta has defended his record after a potentially significant investment in the club failed to materialise.
The American entrepreneur, who is a member of the executive board of the NBA's Boston Celtics, took charge of Roma last August, succeeding countryman Thomas DiBenedetto.
A mystery Middle Eastern investor was reportedly close to sealing a 100 million-euro investment in the Serie A club last month, only for the deal to fall through.
Pallota has since been accused of being duped by 'fake sheikh' Adnan Adel Aref Al Qaddumi Al Shtewi.
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Xavi has faith in Barca depth Barcelona midfielder Xavi is confident his side have the depth to replace Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano.
The Argentine duo picked up injuries in the Catalans' 2-2 Champions League draw against Paris Saint-Germain in Tuesday's quarter-final first leg in the French capital.
Messi stayed behind in the dressing-room at half-time after picking up a hamstring injury, and will undergo a series of tests on Wednesday to determine its extent.
Mascherano will be out of action for an estimated six weeks due to a knee problem he picked up late in the second half.
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Robben taking nothing for granted Arjen Robben has warned Bayern Munich of complacency following Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League win over Juventus.
The Bavarians appear to have one foot in the semi-final following their victory over the Serie A champions in the first leg at Allianz Arena.
But Bayern winger Robben has warned that his side's narrow escape in the round-of-16 tie against Arsenal shows that anything can still happen.
"I think we were very confident and overall we played very well," the Dutchman told uefa.com.
"Scoring a goal within 30 seconds was a grea
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Reina stays in Rodgers´ plans Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has rubbished speculation linking Pepe Reina with a move away from Anfield.
The Spanish goalkeeper's form this term has fallen well below the high standards set in previous campaigns.
Yet it has done little to deter talk of a close-season switch away from the Merseyside club with Arsenal and Barcelona both reportedly interested.
However, Rodgers has moved to quell rumours of Reina's exit and maintains that the 30-year-old will remain an integral part of his squad for some time yet.
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Laudrup eyes transfer spree Swansea manager Michael Laudrup is lining up to six potential new signings in the close season, according to assistant Alan Curtis.
Laudrup's side earned qualification to the Europa League via their League Cup triumph in February and, sitting in ninth place in the Premier League, are already virtually guaranteed a third straight Premier League campaign.
And the former Mallorca coach is now preparing for a recruitment drive that will enable his side to cope with the bloated schedule that comes with competing on the continent, Swansea assistant manager Curtis says.
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Zidane adds to Bale plaudits Real Madrid director of football Zinedine Zidane believes Gareth Bale is nearing the level of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
The Welshman has scored 17 goals in 27 Premier League appearances this term to lead Tottenham's chase for a top-four finish - form which has seen him strongly linked with a close-season move to the Spanish capital.
And three-time Ballon d'Or winner Zidane has fuelled further speculation by lavishing praise on the winger.
"This year the player who has impressed me most is not actually playing in the Champions League," Zidane told Sky Sports. "He is playing in the other cup
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