BARCELONA, Spain � FC Barcelona playmaker Ronaldinho is likely out for six weeks because of a right leg injury.

The club said today that a scan revealed torn muscles in Ronaldinho's thigh after he was hurt during practice a day earlier. Ronaldinho could miss most of the rest of the Spanish league season, which has eight rounds left.

The two-time FIFA world player of the year has already missed 13 league games, including the past three because physical problems.

Doubts about Ronaldinho's future at Barcelona have grown all season with reports linking the Brazil international to AC Milan, Inter Milan and Manchester United.