Source: Daily_Mail
WORLD CUP 2010: Now French president Nicolas Sarkozy orders his government to sort out Anelka-Gate
The president of France, Nicolas Sarkozy, has asked his sports minister Roselyne Bachelot to meet with the key people involved in the bitter national team row which has wrecked their World Cup chances.[LNB]The French Football Federation sent home striker Nicolas Anelka after a foul-mouthed rant at team coach Raymond Domenech, and the French players, led by team captain Patrice Evra, refused to train in protest at the decision to expel the Chelsea forward.[LNB]Now Sarkozy has asked Mme Bachelot to intervene. [LNB] Je suis retourne: Nicolas Anelka arrives back at Heathrow after his World Cup expulsion[LNB]A whole new ball game: France president Nicolas Sarkozy wants Anelka-Gate sorted out by his government[LNB]She said: 'We are taking note of the indignation of the French people and...calling for dignity and responsibility.[LNB]'It's not yet the right time to take disciplinary action but that time will come very soon.'[LNB]Economy minister Christine Lagarde, who represented her country as a synchronised swimmer, added: 'I am appalled. [LNB]'I am appalled because I have worn the French national colours as you know, and when you wear the French national colours you have added responsibilities.[LNB]'The first (responsibility) is to be the best possible in sport, but also to be exemplary because you are watched. [LNB]'There are young children, young adolescents who practise the sport and look to you as an example.'[LNB]Meanwhile, Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba has come out in support of Chelseateam-mate Anelka.[LNB] What did you say? France coach Raymond Domenech asks Nioolas Anelka to repeat his words[LNB] Drogba insisted: 'He has been a team-mate for two and a half years. Yes, I support him. I wish him good luck, it's a difficult time for him. He is very strong mentally, he's a competitor. I was surprised he was kicked out of the team.'[LNB] France squad refuse to train after Anelka is axed for rant at DomenechVIDEO: France squad refuse to train after Evra bust-up with fitness coachAnelka sent home after X-rated half-time tirade at France boss DomenechEvra wants to 'eliminate the traitor' in France's team following Anelka bust-upMoody Bleus! France ace Evra reveals torment after Mexico 'catastrophe'SPORTSMAIL'S WORLD CUP CHANNEL[LNB]
