Football

Bayern Munich winger and Ballon d'Or candidate Franck Ribery will be sidelined for longer than originally believed.

Argentina, playing without injured captain Lionel Messi, drew 0-0 with fellow World Cup finalists Ecuador in a friendly at New Jersey.

England captain Gerrard and defender Walker will miss the international friendly against Chile at Wembley, according to media reports on Wednesday.

Messi said his priority was to return as soon as possible so he could contribute to the Spanish champions' quest for silverware.

Marcos Falopa took over the reins from Englishman Trevor Morgan.

Sunday's goal, his seventh of the season, kept up the Dutchman's record of scoring in every match against Arsenal since his departure.

The soft spot kick was awarded after Ramires collided with Steven Reid, and Hazard made amends for a disciplinary breach earlier in the week by converting from the spot.

Arsenal are five points clear of the English top flight table after 10 rounds and eight points ahead of Manchester United.

Marcelo was injured while playing with Real Madrid this week and will not recover in time for Brazil's upcoming matches.

Fulham defender Riether has been suspended for three matches for stamping on Manchester United midfielder Adnan Januzaj during a Premier League match.

Victory at home against Austria Vienna will assure advancement in the Champions League.

Riether's apparent stamp on Manchester United's Adnan Januzaj during Saturday's Premier League match was missed by the match officials.

Valencia has signed Portuguese defender Ruben Vezo from Setubal, with the teenager set to join the Spanish club in January.

Koevermans has announced his squad of 21 players for India's two international friendlies which are scheduled to be held this month.

Also, Kaka scored his first goal since returning to AC Milan in a 1-1 draw against Lazio.

CSKA Moscow will have to play Bayern in a partially closed stadium as punishment after their fans racially abused Manchester City players.