(Reuters) - Mexico forward Carlos Vela has said he is "not mentally and emotionally" ready to play in this year's World Cup and has told the Mexican FA not to select him for the tournament in Brazil.
Vela's statement was carried on the Mexico FA's website (www.femexfut.org.mx) on Tuesday after the 24-year-old, who plays for Real Sociedad in Spain, told them he would not be available for selection.
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