France kick Anelka out of World Cup

Chelsea star lashed out at Domenech at halftime of game against Mexico

KNYSNA, South Africa - France kicked star striker Nicolas Anelka out of the World Cup on Saturday after a foul-mouthed tirade at coach Raymond Domenech during the 2-0 defeat to Mexico.

L'Equipe sports daily claimed the Chelsea forward told Domenech to "go screw yourself, dirty son of a whore" at halftime of Thursday match in Polokwane after the coach criticized his first-half performance.