Farewell France, you will not be missed

Can I just say thank goodness the French team is done at the World Cup.  I can't think of a situation like this happening at all, let alone at the World Cup.  I'm not the biggest soccer fan, but I do appreciate the rich history and tradition of the World Cup.  France managed to spit all over that history this year over and over again.  First there was Nicolas Anelka screaming at his coach, Raymond Domenech, during their loss to Mexico.  That simply can't be allowed, and I support Domenech's decision to send Anelka home.  Unfortunately that was just the beginning.  The players refused to practice, even though they clearly needed it, and if a couple of guys would have had their way, they would have gone home last week.  They didn't however, which meant they had to keep playing.  After losing to South Africa today their coach, Domenech, embarrassed the entire country of France by refusing to shake the South African coach's hand after the match.  As a die hard hockey fan, the post game handshake is something I both appreciate and respect.  It takes a big person to shake the hand of your opponent who robbed you of your chance for glory.  I guess the French coach, and his players are going to need a lesson in class, respect, and after this horrendous showing at the World Cup, soccer too.