It has been revealed that the France national team amazingly refused to train on Sunday following a dispute on the training pitch.
France team-director Jean-Louis Valentin has also resigned from his role with the French Football Federation, telling the press that he was "ashamed" of the team.
The French squad arrived at training on Sunday morning and took to the field, but within a few minutes, fitness coach Robert Duverne stormed away from an argument with coach Raymond Domenech.
Duverne then threw his accreditation badge to the ground after the heated row and walked away before the squad players decided to bring the training session to a premature end and board the team bus..
France are already in disarray after Nicolas Anelka was sent home following an argument with Domenech at half-time of their disappointing 2-0 defeat to Mexico.
It was reported that Anelka swore at his manager after he was criticised for straying out of position. The Chelsea striker was sent home on Saturday and has reportedly refused to play for his country again.
The French players have since released a statement about the decision to send the striker home which reads: "All players without exception want to declare opposition to the decision to exclude [Nicolas] Anelka."
France must beat South Africa on Tuesday to stand any chance of qualifying from Group A whilst also hoping that Uruguay and Mexico do not draw their game if they are to progress.
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