2010 FIFA World Cup: Portugal suffered a major injury blow today after it was announced winger Nani would play no part in the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa after damaging his collar bone.
The Manchester United star is thought to have suffered the injury in training on Friday and will be replaced in the squad by Ruben Amorim, Benfica midfielder. Nani's absence will disrupt the plans of Portugal boss Carlos Queiroz, who was counting on the 23-year-old following an impressive season at Old Trafford.
A statement on the Portuguese Football Federation's official site read: "Following the injury to the left clavicle suffered by Nani, a daily assessment of the damage and the completion of medical tests, we have concluded he is unable to be competitive.
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The Manchester United star is thought to have suffered the injury in training on Friday and will be replaced in the squad by Ruben Amorim, Benfica midfielder. Nani's absence will disrupt the plans of Portugal boss Carlos Queiroz, who was counting on the 23-year-old following an impressive season at Old Trafford.
A statement on the Portuguese Football Federation's official site read: "Following the injury to the left clavicle suffered by Nani, a daily assessment of the damage and the completion of medical tests, we have concluded he is unable to be competitive.
For more news visit:
http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=1231295/index.html#nani+injury+dents+portugal+hopes
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