Villar set for World Cup KO

Paraguay goalkeeper Justo Villar is likely to miss his side’s next two World Cp Group B games against Sweden and Trinidad & Tobago through injury.

Sat, 10 Jun, 2006 - 21:34

Paraguay goalkeeper Justo Villar is likely to miss his side’s next two World Cp Group B games against Sweden and Trinidad & Tobago through injury.

Villar was forced to leave the pitch after only eight minutes of Paraguay’s 1-0 defeat to England today after tearing a muscle in his right leg while kicking the ball away.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Arsenal v West Ham United - Premier League - Emirates Stadium

William Saliba boost for Arsenal as he signs new long-term contract

Bohemians v Treaty United - Sports Direct Women’s FAI Cup Semi-Final

Treaty United women's team boss Seán Russell departs club

Benfica Training and Press Conference - Stamford Bridge - Monday September 29th

Jose Mourinho says he will ‘always be a blue’ ahead of return to Chelsea with Benfica

Courts Soccer World Cup Person: Villar Person: Justo Villar Person: Anibal Ruiz Event: World Cup Event: World Cp Group B Organisation: Paraguay Organisation: Sweden Organisation: Trinidad & Tobago

<p>Newcastle United's Nick Woltemade celebrates scoring against Arsenal. Pic: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire.</p>

Bayern's Rummenigge says Newcastle were 'idiots' to pay so much for Woltemade

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Select your favourite newsletters and get the best of Irish Examiner delivered to your inbox

Villar set for World Cup KO

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Bayern's Rummenigge says Newcastle were 'idiots' to pay so much for Woltemade

Sport

Latest

Sport

Sport

Most Read