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World Cup 2010: Raymond Domenech Is The Best Man For France Job – Nicolas Anelka
Irritated by the recent criticism of les Bleus' coach, 'Nico' has taken fire at the French people...
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Dec 16, 2009 2:14:40 PM
Under pressure France head coach Raymond Domenech has received backing from Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka, who has grown at international level under the mercurial trainer’s tutelage.
Anelka, who scored in the first leg of the controversial World Cup play-off tie with Ireland, a double-header that les Bleus would edge 2-1 in questionable circumstances, proclaimed that France is a land of hypocrites. His outburst comes less than 24 hours after the coach’s position was questioned by a member of the FFF’s Federal Council, comments that have sparked a flurry of media reports in l’Hexagone that the former Olympique Lyonnais boss may not be in charge for the World Cup next summer.
Speaking to 20 Minutes, he stated, “Despite what’s been said, Domenech is still the best for the job.
“I've never had a relationship like this before with a [France] coach. Before, there was [Jacques] Santini - it was impossible to speak with him. [Roger] Lemerre, likewise. [Aime] Jacquet? Impossible too.”
The forward was quick to draw parallels between Domenech’s rein and that of Jacquet, les Bleus’ World Cup winning coach in 1998, claiming that the later was also “unloved” before the competition.
“Be patient, be strong in the head,” Anelka instructed. “Maybe in six months’ time [Domenech] will be ‘The Boss’ and nobody can insult him.”
Moreover, Anelka was scathing of the attitude of people in his homeland, criticising the temperamental home support France are subjected to.
“It seems that when you win 3-0, that's expected. And when you lose, you should go. That's why we do not feel support,” he lamented.
“When you have lived and played abroad, you cannot return to France. You are not accepted anymore as you were before.
“I'd like to live in France, but it is not possible. You know why - the level of taxation. I do not want to play football and pay 50 per cent of what I earn. Though some are shocked, too bad. But France is a hypocritical country. "
Such comments will no doubt cause a stir in the striker’s homeland, where he previously turned out for Paris Saint-Germain in two spells.
Robin Bairner, Goal.com
Anelka, who scored in the first leg of the controversial World Cup play-off tie with Ireland, a double-header that les Bleus would edge 2-1 in questionable circumstances, proclaimed that France is a land of hypocrites. His outburst comes less than 24 hours after the coach’s position was questioned by a member of the FFF’s Federal Council, comments that have sparked a flurry of media reports in l’Hexagone that the former Olympique Lyonnais boss may not be in charge for the World Cup next summer.
Speaking to 20 Minutes, he stated, “Despite what’s been said, Domenech is still the best for the job.
“I've never had a relationship like this before with a [France] coach. Before, there was [Jacques] Santini - it was impossible to speak with him. [Roger] Lemerre, likewise. [Aime] Jacquet? Impossible too.”
The forward was quick to draw parallels between Domenech’s rein and that of Jacquet, les Bleus’ World Cup winning coach in 1998, claiming that the later was also “unloved” before the competition.
“Be patient, be strong in the head,” Anelka instructed. “Maybe in six months’ time [Domenech] will be ‘The Boss’ and nobody can insult him.”
Moreover, Anelka was scathing of the attitude of people in his homeland, criticising the temperamental home support France are subjected to.
“It seems that when you win 3-0, that's expected. And when you lose, you should go. That's why we do not feel support,” he lamented.
“When you have lived and played abroad, you cannot return to France. You are not accepted anymore as you were before.
“I'd like to live in France, but it is not possible. You know why - the level of taxation. I do not want to play football and pay 50 per cent of what I earn. Though some are shocked, too bad. But France is a hypocritical country. "
Such comments will no doubt cause a stir in the striker’s homeland, where he previously turned out for Paris Saint-Germain in two spells.
Robin Bairner, Goal.com
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