Henry set for Sarkozy meeting

Henry: Called Sarkozy

 

 

Thierry Henry is set to meet France president Nicolas Sarkozy on Thursday to explain the national team's chaotic World Cup campaign.

The Barcelona star had called Sarkozy to request a meeting upon the team's return from South Africa, where they finished bottom of Group A with only one point.
Les Bleus' plans were thrown into chaos when striker Nicolas Anelka was sent home after a dressing room bust-up with coach Raymond Domenech and the rest of the squad refused to train on Sunday in protest.
"Henry called the president from South Africa to tell him that he wanted to see him on his return," read a statement from the presidential palace, L'Elysee.
Captain Patrice Evra is thought to have led the players' protest and was dropped by Domenech for the final group game against the host nation.
France had to win to have any hope of qualifying yet the 2006 finalists crashed out at the group stage after suffering a 2-1 defeat.

Malouda apology

It was confirmed before the tournament that Domenech would be stepping down after the competition, with Laurent Blanc named as his successor, and winger Florent Malouda admitted there were divisions in the French camp.
"We lost our chance to qualify long ago," he said. "It has been difficult within the squad.
"We are not proud of what we have done. I do not know what we will have to do to earn forgiveness.
"Given what happened before the match (against South Africa) it would have been a miracle if we had won.
"We did not have the right attitude to get beyond the group stage.
"I would like to apologise on behalf of all the players. We'll be discussing things among ourselves.
"There's a lot of tension in the squad, which is not ideal for preparing an important game."

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