Anelka kicked out of French squad

Striker Nicolas Anelka has been kicked out of France's World Cup squad after reports that he insulted coach Raymond Domenech.

Anelka insulted Domenech in a crude manner at half-time of the 2-0 defeat by Mexico on Thursday in Polokwane, French sports daily L'Equipe has reported.

"The decision (to remove Anelka) has just been taken," French football federation vice president Noel Le Graet told a French radio station.