FC Barcelona midfielder Edmilson has been removed of Brazil's World Cup squad after suffering a knee injury in training in Switzerland on Monday.
Following the results of a scan, the dream of defending the world cup is over for the 29 year old Barca star.
The Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) sted on their official website: "After a meeting between the coaching staff, the team captain Cafu and Edmilson at the Thermoplan Stadium, Edmilson was told he has been removed from the Brazilian squad that will play in the World Cup on Germany."
