KNYSNA, South Africa — A French Football Federation official says striker Nicolas Anelka has been thrown off the nation's World Cup squad after reportedly insulting coach Raymond Domenech.
Federation vice president Noel Le Graet told France's RTL radio that the decision was made on Saturday.
Le Graet says "the decision has just been taken ... It's shocking, because if anyone has protected Anelka, it's Domenech."