Colombia winger Martinez to miss World Cup qualifier against Chile

BARRANQUILLA, Colombia, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- Winger Roger Martinez has been cut from Colombia's squad for their home World Cup qualifier against Chile because of an ankle sprain, the Colombian Football Federation (FCF) said on Saturday.

The 30-year-old sustained the injury in the first half of the team's 1-0 loss to Bolivia in El Alto last Thursday.

In a statement, the FCF said Martinez would travel to Arg