World Cup 2014: Switzerland's Steve von Bergen heads home
Last updated on .From the section 2014 Fifa World Cup
Switzerland defender Steve von Bergen has been ruled out of the World Cup after breaking a cheekbone in the 5-2 defeat by France.
Von Bergen had blood pouring from a cut under his eye after he was accidently kicked in the face by France striker Olivier Giroud in the sixth minute.
The 31-year-old was taken to hospital in Salvador.
Young Boys Berne centre-half Von Bergen will now return to Switzerland to receive treatment from specialists.
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