Coupet Temporarily Walks Out of French World Cup Camp
Gregory Coupet either doesn’t like alpine climbing or he is still upset with being named France’s second string keeper. The details aren’t entirely clear at this point, but Coupet apparently walked out on France’s training camp Wednesday only to return a half hour later where he reportedly engaged in a heated discussion with coach Raymond Domenech and France assistant coach, Bruno Martini. Coupet’s temporary departure took place on a day in which the French team was supposed to be bonding while hiking up a glacier together.
Coupet’s nemesis, number one keeper Fabien Barthez, cut his hike short after experiencing calf pain. Slacker.
Whether or not this is what triggered Coupet’s apparent tantrum is not known. If I am a France fan I wouldn’t be too thrilled with the way things are shaping up at their mountain training camp. At least no one has been gassed in their sleep in the last 24 hours.
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By colman1860 | May 24th, 2006 at 6:14 pm 
Assuming Barthez’ injury is serious and Coupet is suspended for walking out, who will be in net for the equipe?
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By Steve | May 24th, 2006 at 6:19 pm Mickael Landreau is the third keeper but I don’t see any way that he ends up being used. Bathez will be fine and Coupet will either come to grips with being second string or he’ll be sent home with an “injury.”
By Alex | May 25th, 2006 at 6:54 am hmmmm… bodes well. Last time France had members walk out of training camp was in ‘98 
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By QStel | May 25th, 2006 at 8:04 am Why does the French coach prefer the terminally unreliable Barthez over the solid Coupet? I really do not understand that…
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By Martin | May 25th, 2006 at 12:16 pm Barthez, another one that Sir Alex spat out and has not been the same since. He is living on memory and name only!
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By Chris | May 30th, 2006 at 5:59 am i just don’t understand this coach. Giuly out, Coupe 2nd Gk, Pires out, Rothen out. What is he thinkin??????
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By Dave Hamilton | June 1st, 2006 at 11:33 am Coupet should be the starter. That is clear.
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By kalo | July 5th, 2006 at 6:26 am Well the keppers are all old. Ha! ha! too much noise make you old very quickly.
I don’t think they will win the world cup
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