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France internationals Samir Nasri, Hatem Ben Arfa, Yann M'Vila and Jeremy Menez will face a disciplinary commission over their actions at the European Championship.
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France internationals Samir Nasri, Hatem Ben Arfa, Yann M'Vila and Jeremy Menez will face a disciplinary commission over their actions at the European Championship.
The French team fell to pieces during the 2010 World Cup, and FFF (French Football Federation) President Noel Le Graet is not impressed.
SOUNDBITE: (French) French Football Federation President Noel Le Graet
"The French Football Federation finds itself once again in trouble because we have several players who have failed in the public relations aspect of their obligations."
Nasri issued an expletive-laced rant at a journalist following France's 2-0 defeat to Spain in the quarter-finals last month, while Menez made a disgruntled gesture at captain Hugo Lloris during the same match, and M'Vila left the pitch without shaking France coach Laurent Blanc's hand.
Ben Arfa was involved in a heated changing-room bust-up following the 2-0 defeat to Sweden in the final group game.
Blanc left his post as manager after the European Championship, and Le Graet says the players destiny lies in the new coach's hands.
SOUNDBITE: (French) French Football Federation President Noel Le Graet
"Four of our players will appear before the Disciplinary Board. I could say that this player or that player will not play for the national team anymore. But it's not my role because soon there will be a new coach and why deprive him of some players if he feels able to manage these individuals? But Ben Arfa, M'Vila, Nasri and Menez are summoned before the Disciplinary Board."
Didier Deschamps is favourite to take over as the new France manager, but Le Graet revealed the former Marseille boss needs a few days to think about it.
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French quartet face disciplinary action
Wednesday, July 04 2012Category:Soccer













