VOICED: SOUTH AFRICA, Knysna : Nicolas Anelka denied on Saturday he had directed a foul-mouthed

Nicolas Anelka was dismissed from the French World Cup squad after a heated incident with coach Raymond Domenech during halftime of a match against Mexico. The French Football Federation deemed his behavior unacceptable. Anelka refused to apologize, claiming his words were distorted, and teammate Patrick Evra supported him, blaming a 'traitor' for leaking the incident. This internal conflict raised doubts about the team's unity. Anelka left South Africa, potentially ending his international career, while France faced a bleak World Cup future.

What did Anelka's teammate Patrick say about the situation?

What were the implications of Anelka's departure for the French team?