Fabiano out of King's Cup final

The 29-year-old picked up the injury while warming up for Sevilla's game at Almeria on Saturday and while his absence will be a big blow for his club he said fans of Brazil need not worry about his fitness.

"I'm relaxed, and Brazilian fans can also stay calm because I'll be 100 percent at the World Cup," he said in a statement.

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