Pique pulls out of Spain training with injury


Spain's Gerard Pique (L) sits on the bench with teammates before a training session at the Maracana stadium, ahead of their 2014 World Cup match against Chile, in Rio de Janeiro June 17, 2014. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes

CURITIBA Brazil (Reuters) - Spain centre back Gerard Pique had to pull out of training on Saturday after feeling discomfort in an adductor muscle, making him a doubt for Monday's final World Cup Group B match against Australia.

"Pique started the session but just after the halfway point he withdrew," the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) said on the team's website (www.sefutbol.com).

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