France defender William Gallas has blamed his country’s dismal showing at the 2010 World Cup on the failings of former coach Raymond Domenech.
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France denies interference claims
The French government has dismissed claims it has interfered with its football federation after warnings issued by FIFA.
Domenech sad, but upbeat after France elimination
France coach Raymond Domenech was disappointed but surprisingly upbeat after watching his side crash out of the World Cup with a 2-1 defeat to South Africa.
Malouda apologises to France fans
Malouda apologises to France fansFlorent Malouda has apologised to supporters after France’s lamentable 2010 World Cup finals campaign.
South Africa finish with a flourish
South Africa beat France 2-1 in their final Group A game, but the win was not enough to earn the hosts a place in the last 16.
Carlos Alberto Parreira’s side become the first host nation not to reach the knockout stages, but in securing their first win of the competition they ensured they left the competition on a high.
World Cup Preview: France v South Africa
The third and final round of group stage games get underway today at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and hosts South Africa and Group A rivals France will be hoping for a miracle as they clash in Bloemfontein this afternoon with qualification for the knockout phase a distinct improbability.
France players refuse to train
France’s World Cup crisis has taken descended into further chaos after the squad refused to train on Sunday.
Nick Bidwell: Anelka and the price of loyalty
The squalid civil war breaking out in the under-achieving French camp is not only manna from heaven for the Gallic media.
France send Anelka home
Nicolas Anelka has been sent home from South Africa following a dressing-room row with France coach Raymond Domenech.
Anelka and Domenech in half-time bust-up
Nicolas Anelka and Raymond Domenech had a stand-up row at half-time in the loss to Mexico on Thursday, according to L’Equipe.
