Domenech snubs Parreira handshake

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Raymond Domenech's unpopular reign as France coach ended in new acrimony when he refused to shake the hand of South Africa boss, Carlos Alberto Parreira.

The snub occurred after the World Cup hosts earned a 2-1 win over the French, with both teams being knocked out.

"I was very polite at the end of the game but he claimed I had offended him," said Parreira. "I cannot for the life of me understand why." France's Football Federation will hold an inquiry into their woeful campaign.

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