French give up SWC bonuses

Paris - Nicolas Anelka and Thierry Henry are the only players from the France squad that crashed out in the first round at the Soccer World Cup yet to agree to give away their tournament bonuses.

Their teammates have all signed a document from the French federation (FFF) stipulating that the players will forego the bonuses totaling around €3 million ($4 million).

Communications director Francois Manardo told The Associated Press Tuesday that the FFF has not heard from Anelka or Henry and does not know "whether they will sign."

The Liberation newspaper claimed that Anelka was refusing to sign after being suspended for 18 games following his clash with former coach Raymond Domenech at the World Cup.

The report said Henry doesn't want to relinquish his bonuses to show his discontent at being used as a substitute in South Africa.