Raymond Domenech: Now this man was a disaster. France's manager Raymond Domenech got it all wrong this World Cup. Following the draw with Uruguay, French striker Nicolas Anelka directed a tirade at the coach. Next day, Domenech dismissed him and sent him back. A day later, the entire French team refused to practice in protest. The France Football Federation intervened and the players returned to practice.
Damage was done but not Domenech. France's World Cup campaign ended with a 2-1 defeat to South Africa. After the defeat, Domenech refused to shake the hand with South African coach Carlos Alberto Parreira.