The 2010 FIFA World Cup generated various controversies, including some from before the tournament started. "[27] FIFA reviewed the possibility of increasing Suárez's ban but decided against punishing him for 'unsportsmanlike conduct'. It is a morale disaster for French football. "I talked to Raymond Domenech on behalf of the players [after the dressing-room row], including Patrice Evra," he said. [6], An ox was slaughtered at Johannesburg's Soccer City stadium on 25 May. [41] Former defender Lilian Thuram has said "I asked for the players to be severely punished and for Patrice Evra never to come back into the France team. The FFF apologise to the country for the unacceptable conduct of the players that are representing our country. World Cup France 2010 World Cup Squad By M. A. Umair - 14 May, 2010 … The ban was lifted shortly after. The African press named Uruguay public enemy No.1 and described them as cheats. It's unacceptable. [10][12] With Ghana losing to Germany 1–0, a second goal would have given Serbia runners-up spot in the group and advancement to the Round of 16.[10]. World Cup stadium 'cow sacrifice' plan sparks row. 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On 27 June, during two round of 16 matches, two incidents occurred that led to renewed debate over the lack of video technology in refereeing[13][14][15][16][17]– the disallowing of England midfielder Frank Lampard's goal against Germany, and an Argentinian goal against Mexico that was allowed despite being scored from an offside position. Yes, he stuck his hand out, but it's not cheating. We are in a difficult situation but it is not impossible. However, with the other game being Ghana vs. Germany, Serbia seemingly had the better chance to advance to the next round (due to a superior head-to-head record against likely group winners Germany). During the Argentina vs. Mexico match Carlos Tevez scored from an offside position from within the Mexican penalty box when the game stood at 0–0. "I am sorry for the children for whom the French team represents something. The press was strongly critical of both players and coaches. [44][45], The final was particularly controversial due to the high number of yellow cards issued (fourteen, resulting in one sending-off). Raymond Domenech suffered the ultimate humiliation at the hands of his players as strikes, rows, resignations and recriminations left the French in disarray on one of the darkest days in the country's football history. After that, the senior traditional healers walked into the stadium in song, drum-beating and dance, where they continued to bless the inside of the stadium with rituals. Five players were identified as having been key to the embarrassing events at the tournament; Nicolas Anelka , Patrice Evra , Franck Ribéry , Jérémy Toulalan and Eric Abidal were summoned to a hearing before the FFF discipliniary committee on 17 August 2010. In the second leg of the qualification play-off match between France and the Republic of Ireland on 18 November 2009, French captain Thierry Henry, unseen by the referee and other match officials, illegally handled the ball twice in the lead up to the winning goal. "[42], The entire World Cup squad was suspended for their next game against Norway by the FFF, upon request by the new manager Laurent Blanc. [...] I cannot disclose more of what we are doing but something has to be changed."[25][26]. On 23 July 2010, at the request of Blanc, the FFF suspended all 23 players in the World Cup squad for the team's friendly match against Norway after the World Cup. I'm leaving the federation. In the aftermath of the tournament, Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan announced a 2-year ban on the men's national side due to its perceived poor performance. This opened up a discussion on gamesmanship, asking the question of whether players in that situation should be condemned as a cheat, or applauded for their resourcefulness. The fallout continued after the team's return to France, with FFF President Jean-Pierre Escalettes announcing his resignation. "At the request of the squad, the player in question attempted to have dialogue but his approach was ignored. [7] Brazilian midfielder Kaká was sent off late in the game for a collision with Ivorian midfielder Kader Keïta. Ghana subsequently lost the match, 4–2, in the penalty shootout. "It's a scandal for the French, for the young people here, for the federation and the French team," he said. Evra later said that Duverne was not to blame. The players apologized to Domenech and resumed practice the next day. It has made a decision [to send Anelka home] without consulting all the players, on the basis of the facts reported by the press. [2] On the subject of fair Play, FIFA President Sepp Blatter said: On 5 June 2015 it was determined that the Football Association of Ireland were paid €5 million by FIFA not to protest Thierry Henry handball. One pundit, Paul Fletcher of the BBC, implied that most players would do the same thing in the 'heat of the moment' in order to avoid defeat. [55], espn.go.com/sports/soccer/news/_/id/5433184/fifa-fines-netherlands-spain-final-fouls Netherlands, Spain fined for final foulsUpdated: August 3, 2010, 8:46 AM ETAssociated Press, Learn how and when to remove this template message, 2009 Republic of Ireland v France football matches, Ireland requests replay of FIFA World Cup play-off with France, FIFA to make changes after Thierry Henry handball, controversially winning their play-off meeting, "Fifa to investigate Thierry Henry handball", https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2015/jun/04/jack-warner-fifa-corruption-i-have-kept-quiet-i-will-do-so-no-more-live. Argentina subsequently won the match 3–1. [33], Striker Nicolas Anelka delivered a profanity-laden criticism at Domenech as the team was losing to Mexico. Their manager, Raymond It is unclear whether Domenech will give the team talk. It could have been a mistake. Both teams were fined by FIFA due to the ill-discipline of the match. Spain Wins Andres Iniesta Goal", "Final – Spain vs. Holland (Sneijder's free kick hits the wall)". Anelka dismissed the sanction as irrelevant, considering himself already retired from international football. FIFA Fine Spain & Netherlands £6,000 & £9,000 Respectively For Poor Discipline During World Cup 2010 Final. After drawing with Uruguay and losing to Mexico, France need a handsome victory coupled with a favourable result in the Uruguay's match against Mexico if they are to advance to the last 16. [4], Plans to slaughter a cow at each stadium to be used for the World Cup generated concern among animal rights groups. Although against FIFA's ruling, the screens inside the stadium of Soccer City showed replays of Tevez more than a yard offside when Lionel Messi played the ball towards him. Referee Roberto Rosetti stuck with his decision. [9], After the previous two matches, both had a chance of qualifying. ", The FFF hit back at the players in a statement that said their actions were "unacceptable". © 2020 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. Anelka was sent home after refusing to apologize. "They don't want to train. Patrice Evra was dropped for the final group game. "[29] Suárez boasted after the match of his handball save, claiming that "The 'Hand of God' now belongs to me," a reference to the handball goal scored by Diego Maradona in the 1986 World Cup. Coulibaly received a "poor" performance review for the match and was selected to only one additional match in the tournament, as the 4th referee. He added: "It is obvious that after the experiences so far at this World Cup it would be a nonsense not to re-open the file on goal-line technology. In front of hundreds of fans at what was an open session in Knysna, France's players began by signing autographs. [50][51] Despite this, Spain was still awarded FIFA's Fair Play award for the tournament after the final, Spain had earned only 8 yellow cards throughout (the lowest of the four semi-finalists). The most notable incident was Nigel de Jong's kick into the midriff of Alonso, punished only with a booking from referee Howard Webb, who subsequently admitted he should have shown a red card. Before the tournament began, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced that head coach Raymond Domenech would leave his position at the end of the tournament. France travelled to the 2010 World Cup with heightened expectations after their failures at the Euros just two years before, but Les Bleus suffered a nightmare tournament as they fell at the first hurdle. "I have children and I don't want to be sullied by rumours that I am the traitor." Because Coulibaly had blown for the free-kick before the goal had been scored, he was not required to (and did not) explain the call on the pitch or to FIFA officials afterwards. "[30] Uruguay's coach Óscar Tabárez defended Suárez: "Saying we cheated Ghana is too harsh a word to use. [47][48][49] Despite the deflection, which should have given possession and a corner kick to the Dutch team, a goal kick was given to the Spanish, starting the play that led to the winning goal. The Chelsea striker argued with Domenech in the dressing room at half-time in last Thursday's Group A defeat by Mexico, reportedly saying to him: "Go fuck yourself, you son of a whore." [5], The issue of cattle sacrifice was discussed by a High Court. The goal stood, causing uproar and protests from the Mexican players and staff. ", The France team director, Jean-Louis Valentin, resigned. The incident caused widespread debate about FIFA Fair Play, and how matches should be refereed at the highest level. Anelka does not have the right to say such things.". This followed a highly disappointing UEFA Euro 2008 first round exit, and a difficult qualification campaign. World Cup 2010: ITV sacks Robbie Earle for breaking ticket regulations, North Korea's failed World Cup footballers undergo public mauling : Footballers subjected to six-hour excoriation on stage for 'betraying' North Korea and Kim Jong-il's son and heir, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_2010_FIFA_World_Cup_controversies&oldid=973750062, Articles with dead external links from February 2020, Articles with permanently dead external links, Articles that may contain original research from July 2010, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 19 August 2020, at 01:10.
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