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Mexico's Montes to miss World Cup due to leg injury

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Luis Montes will not compete for Mexico at the World Cup in Brazil after suffering a serious leg fracture during a 3-1 victory over Ecuador in a friendly match.

Midfielder Montes had just scored the goal that put Mexico in front two minutes earlier Saturday when he collided with Ecuador's Segundo Castillo while vying for a loose ball, reports Xinhua.

It is a big blow for Mexico who are tuning up to the upcoming 2014 World Cup.

Mexico's next friendly match is against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Chicago Tuesday.

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First Published: Jun 01 2014 | 3:32 PM IST

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