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French Team's 2010 World Cup Crisis Explored

Netflix documentary examines the infamous 2010 French national team crisis that saw players boycott training and confrontations with coach Raymond Domenech.

The documentary 'El autobús: la huelga de la selección francesa' features interviews with key figures like former coach Raymond Domenech and captain Patrice Evra, though notably absent are Nicolas Anelka, Franck Ribéry, and Thierry Henry. The film reconstructs the team's internal crisis stemming from conflicts with Domenech, including Anelka's alleged expletive-laced confrontation with the coach that led to his expulsion. noplasticplease.life

The crisis, described as a ridiculous ego battle, includes interviews with supporting characters like the press chief, physiotherapist, and Sports Minister Roselyne Bachelot, who was sent to the training camp to restore order. Despite the embarrassing nature of the events, some participants agreed to be interviewed in the documentary 16 years later.