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Malouda: 'It's a complete disaster'

Updated: June 23, 2010, 2:30 PM ET
Associated Press

KNYSNA, South Africa -- France winger Florent Malouda apologized to his nation and its fans after the team's disastrous World Cup, saying that restoring its battered reputation is now the priority.

Coach Raymond Domenech and his players were expected to return home Wednesday to a hostile reception from a nation shocked by their behavior during the tournament.

Striker Nicolas Anelka was sent home after verbally abusing Domenech, causing the rest of the players to refuse to practice ...

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