VALDES TO MISS WORLD CUP DUE TO INJURY

Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes has likely played his final game for the club and will miss the World Cup after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right leg during the 3-0 victory over Celta Vigo on Wednesday.
Valdes, who announced earlier this season that he will leave Barca in the summer, jumped to stop a Celta free-kick in the first half of the match at Camp Nou but his right knee appeared to buckle as he landed. He fell to the turf and called to be substituted.
He was carried to a cart and then shuttled off the pitch with his gloved hands covering his face.Barcelona confirmed the extent of Valdes' injury shortly after Wednesday's victory.
The Club's medical services confirm that the player will need surgery.
Valdes' ACL tear will cause the Spain international to miss this summer's World Cup in Brazil.
Valdes, 32, has 20 caps for Spain and has been in a back-and-forth battle with Real Madrid's Iker Casillas for La Roja's starting spot. His absence would likely open the door for Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea to travel with Vicente del Bosque's squad.
Jose Manuel Pinto replaced Valdes in goal on Wednesday. He has been the starter in Copa del Rey matches this season, and started for Barcelona when Valdes injured his calf in November.