One last scandal for disgraced France

France ended a disastrous World Cup with one last controversy when their coach refused to shake hands with his opposite number.

South Africa's 2-1 victory sent both countries out of the World Cup in what was each coach's last game in the national hot seat, after Mexico and Uruguay sealed the last 16 spots from Group A.

Raymond Domenech, however, reserved all his remaining good will for his players and countrymen and none for Bafana Bafana coach Carlos Alberto Parreira.

The Frenchman, who greeted members of his beleaguered squad with a handshake after the match, refused to give a reason for snubbing Parreira.

The Brazilian was more forthcoming, saying: "(Domenech said to me) I don't want to talk to you because you make bad words against my national team... For the life of me I can't remember what I have said."

France, World Cup runners-up four years ago, finished the group bottom on one point after a draw and two defeats in a campaign riddled with internal arguments that led to striker Nicolas Anelka being sent home and players striking in training.