FIFA president Sepp Blatter will propose new World Cup bidding rules that would dash U.S. hopes of hosting the 2018 tournament but put the Americans in prime position to stage soccer's showcase event in 2022. Blatter said Monday he wants to avoid the World Cup staying in the Americas after Brazil stages it in 2014.

Brazilian forward Ronaldo will be set to return in one month after recovering from a career-threatening knee injury sooner than anticipated.