France send Anelka packing

France striker Nicolas Anelka has been sent home from the World Cup after after refusing to apologise for his half-time rant at coach Raymond Domenech.

France send Anelka packing
Sat, 19 Jun, 2010 - 17:43

France striker Nicolas Anelka has been sent home from the World Cup after after refusing to apologise for his half-time rant at coach Raymond Domenech.

The Chelsea forward was not at training today after the bust-up during Thursday’s 2-0 defeat by Mexico, which saw him substituted at the interval.

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