UPDATE 3-Soccer-Ronaldo ruled out of Bosnia World Cup playoff

Tue Nov 10, 2009 8:10pm GMT
 
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* Portugal tests conclude Ronaldo not fit to join squad

* Winger will miss World Cup playoff matches against Bosnia

* Ankle injury picked up in late Sept. still not healed

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By Shrikesh Laxmidas

OBIDOS, Portugal, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Portugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo will miss the two-legged World Cup playoff against Bosnia, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) said in a statement on Tuesday.

Ronaldo has not recovered from an ankle injury and will not play in the game in Lisbon on Saturday and in Zenica four days later.

"After a clinical evaluation, it was concluded that the player does not meet the physical conditions to join the national squad training for the (Bosnia playoff) matches," the FPF said.   Continued...

 

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