French five called to explain World Cup fiasco

THE French Football Federation (FFF) has called five players to appear before its disciplinary committee to discuss the behaviour of the national team during the World Cup.

French five called to explain World Cup fiasco

Eric Abidal, Nicolas Anelka, Patrice Evra, Franck Ribery and Jeremy Toulalan will appear at the hearing, with the remaining members of the 23-man squad excused from attending.

However, an FFF statement confirmed other squad members may be called before the committee “if deemed appropriate”. The date of the hearing has yet to be confirmed.

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