MADRID, Spain -- Real Madrid defender Alvaro Arbeloa will be sidelined for nearly two months by a knee injury, putting the Spain internationals participation at the World Cup in jeopardy. Arbeloa said his right knee is worse than he thought "but if everything goes well, Ill be out from six-to-eight weeks." The 31-year-old right back has been a regular for Spain since it won the 2008 European Championship, but was left out of coach Vicente del Bosques last squad list. Nevertheless, the former Liverpool player hopes to return by May. "Hopefully I make it back in time to play in the Champions League final if Madrid make it and the World Cup if Im picked," Arbeloa said. Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Friday that Dani Carvajal will take over for Arbeloa, who has one goal from 28 appearances for the Spanish leaders. "Arbeloas absence is a big loss for us," Ancelotti said. "Weve worked with Nacho (Fernandez) at the position in case Carvajal gets injured. 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Cheap Air Max 720 . -- The Anaheim Ducks have signed left wing Dany Heatley to a one-year deal, returning the 33-year-old unrestricted free agent to the Pacific Division.Rafa Benitez says his heart is telling him to stay at Newcastle United next season, but he will need assurances about the clubs ambitions for promotion. Benitezs three-year contract at Newcastle is thought to include a release clause, and despite failing to avoid relegation into the Championship, the fans at St James Park have taken to the former Liverpool boss.They finished the season with a fine 5-1 win over Tottenham, and Benitez, who will make his decision in the next two weeks, says he is happy with the set-up. Report: Newcastle 5-1 Tottenham Newcastle thrashed Tottenham 5-1 with 10 men to leave Spurs third in the Premier League Asked what his heart is telling him, Benitez told Sky Sports: My heart is obviously telling me yes it is a fantastic opportunity, a fantastic atmosphere, everything is so good that my heart is very clear.But at the same time you have to use the brain, both things have to go together. We talk with Lee Charnley, and then after well see where we are.I said I am quite open and I am quite pleased with everything, the staff, everything, now its just to be sure that we have to do what we have to do to be sure that we can go up if I say here. Georginio Wijnaldum celebrates scoring for Newcastle in the romp They know, we have been talking. I have the same feeling as the fans, they want a strong team next season to be sure we go up again.The way and the ideas will not be difficult to have, to have similar ideas, but we have sit down and make sure of everything.Benitezs name was sung throughout the game, with banners also urging him to stay for a promotion push next season. Mauricio Pochettino apologised to the Tottenham fans and feels his squad needs to improve mentally The former Liverpool, Chelsea and Real Madrid manager says it was an emotional day, and has been impressed with the Newcastles fans devotion to the team even during the harder times.ddddddddddddes [it was emotional day]. 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