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Messi, Aguero, Zabaleta on Argentina roster for US (The Associated Press)
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero and Pablo Zabaleta were picked for Argentina’s roster for a World Cup qualifier against Ecuador on June 2 and an exhibition against Brazil on June 9 at East Rutherford, N.J. The only surprise was a first-time selection for Universidad de Chile defender Matias Rodriguez. Coach Alejandro Sabella is expected to add to the list with players from the Argentine first division.
Messi, Aguero, Zabaleta on Argentina roster for US (The Associated Press)
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and Manchester City ‘s Sergio Aguero and Pablo Zabaleta were picked for Argentina ‘s roster for a World Cup qualifier against Ecuador on June 2 and an exhibition against Brazil on June 9 at East Rutherford, N.J. The only surprise was a first-time selection for Universidad de Chile defender Matias Rodriguez .
Lakers’ Gasol wins award as NBA’s top citizen (Yahoo! Sports)
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) Pau Gasol probably would have been a doctor if he hadn’t grown up to be 7 feet tall and awfully good at basketball .
Auto Racing Capsules: Patrick prepares for first trip to Darlington
Auto Racing Glance: The Associated Press All Times EDT NASCAR SPRINT CUP SOUTHERN 500 Site: Darlington, S.C. Schedule: Friday, practice (Speed, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.), qualifying (Speed, 5-6:30 p.m.); Saturday, race, 7 p.m
Chelsea, Sauber agree to partnership deal (The Associated Press)
LONDON (AP) The lucrative worlds of soccer and Formula One joined forces Monday when Chelsea and Sauber announced a deal that shed light on the unexplained inscriptions on the Swiss team’s cars at recent races. The partnership will see the Champions League finalists and Sauber exchange knowledge in sport science, launch joint commercial initiatives, and share merchandising, marketing and sponsorship opportunities. Chelsea’s crest will appear on Sauber’s cars beginning with next week’s Spanish Grand Prix, while the Premier League club will show the Sauber logo on advertising boards and interview walls at its home matches, with the aim of increasing the market presence of the teams outside their own sports
Auto Racing Capsules: Hamlin picking up wins, pressing out biscuits
All Times EDT NASCAR SPRINT CUP CAPITAL CITY 400 Site: Richmond, Va. Schedule: Friday, practice (Speed, noon-3:30 p.m.), qualifying (Speed, 5:30-7 p.m.); Saturday, race, 7:30 p.m.
Flamengo face Libertadores exit after Emelec defeat (Reuters)
By Rex Gowar BUENOS AIRES, April 4 (Reuters) – Flamengo’s Libertadores Cup chances were put in serious jeopardy when a late penalty consigned the former winners to a 3-2 defeat by a determined Emelec on Wednesday. Midfielder Fernando Gaibor’s 90th-minute penalty sealed the surprise victory after Emelec had twice come from behind and left Ronaldinho’s Flamengo bottom of Group Two with just a home match against Lanus in Rio de Janeiro next week to come. The result in Guayaquil also secured Argentina’s Lanus a place in the knockout phase after they crushed Paraguay’s Olimpia 6-0 in Buenos Aires on Tuesday.
Mexes takes blame for Barcelona’s opener (Goal.com)
Goal.com AC Milan defender Philippe Mexes has conceded that he was at fault for Barcelona’s opener in Tuesday’s Champions League quarterfinal second leg at Camp Nou. “I’m sorry because my mistake led to their first goal,” Mexes said to reporters. The Frenchman lost possession to Lionel Messi inside his own half, which eventually led to the spot kick which was converted by the Argentine in the 11th minute to help the Catalans on their way to a 3-1 win and a spot in the semi-finals
Mexes takes blame for Barcelona’s opener (Goal.com)
Goal.com AC Milan defender Philippe Mexes has conceded that he was at fault for Barcelona’s opener in Tuesday’s Champions League quarterfinal second leg at Camp Nou.
Messi tops soccer rich list ahead of Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo – report (Goal.com)
Goal.com Lionel Messi is the best-paid player in the world, with David Beckham second on soccer’s rich list and Cristiano Ronaldo third. SOCCER’S RICH LIST Lionel Messi (Barcelona) David Beckham (LA Galaxy) Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) Samuel Eto’o (Anzhi) Wayne Rooney (Man United) Sergio Aguero (Man City) Yaya Toure (Man City) Fernando Torres (Chelsea) Kaka (Real Madrid) Philipp Lahm (Bayern Munich) €33m €31.5m €29.2m €23.3m €20.6m €18.8m €17.6m €16.7m €15.5m €14.3m According to France Football , which is set to release figures for the best paid players in the world on Tuesday, Barcelona forward Messi raked in 33 million euros last year from wages and sponsorship deals. LA Galaxy midfielder and former England captain Beckham, for so long the game’s top earner, came in second on 31.5m euros, while Real Madrid star Ronaldo collected 29.2m euros in 2011.