VOICED: FRANCE, Paris : Rarely has a coach has such a hostile reception going into a World Cup.

The transcript discusses the criticism faced by coach Raymond Dominic, highlighting his questionable team choices and communication issues. It covers his early career, leadership traits, and the challenges he faced as a coach. Despite leading the French team to the 2006 World Cup final, Dominic lost support after a poor performance in Euro 2008 and a controversial public proposal. The transcript concludes with his decision to make the 2010 World Cup his last, which many fans welcome.

What recent event contributed to Raymond Dominic's declining reputation?

• A defeat to Germany

• A draw with Italy

• A victory over Spain

• A defeat to China

Which team did Raymond Dominic play for in his early career?

• Paris Saint-Germain

• Bordeaux

• Olympic Lyonnais

• Marseille

What was a notable characteristic of Dominic's leadership style?

• He was lenient with his players

• He was hard on himself and others

• He avoided making tough decisions

• He focused solely on offense

What major event did Dominic lead the French team to in 2006?

• Copa America

• World Cup Final

• Euro 2008

• Confederations Cup

How did Dominic's proposal on live television affect his reputation?

• It improved his popularity

• It was widely celebrated

• It had no impact

• It led to a loss of support