France ban harsh on Anelka, says Ancelotti

CHELSEA manager Carlo Ancelotti believes the French Football Federation went over the top in banning Nicolas Anelka for 18 matches.

Sat, 21 Aug, 2010 - 01:00

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Anelka, 31, received the suspension after being sent home from the World Cup following a reported bust-up with the then-France coach Raymond Domenech.

The Chelsea striker blasted the FFF as “clowns” and laughed off the ban, insisting he had already retired from international football.

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