World Cup heartbreak for United’s Nani

Manchester United winger Nani has been ruled out of the World Cup with a collarbone injury.

The Portugal star is thought to have suffered the injury in training on Friday.

A statement on the Portuguese Football Federation’s official website 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.

“The medical file will now be presented to the medical department of Manchester United.

“In light of the report, the Portuguese Football Federation, taking into account the FIFA regulations for the 2010 World Cup, will call-up Ruben Amorim as a replacement.”