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France star Franck Ribery ruled out of the World Cup

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France star Franck Ribery

France star Franck Ribery was ruled out of the World Cup as fears of burnout mounted over a lengthening list of players who will miss the tournament through injury.

Ribery's withdrawal came after the Bayern Munich winger pulled up in pain with a back injury at France's Clairefontaine training camp on the outskirts of Paris.

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