Zlatko Zahovic has been sent home (Allsport).
BAD BOY ZAHOVIC SENT HOME
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Zlatko Zahovic has been sent home from the World Cup finals by Slovenia following
his row with coach Srecko Katanec.
Zahovic blew a fuse after being substituted early in the second half of his
country's World Cup defeat against Spain.
He berated Katanec in the dressing room following Sunday's match, and the
coach later announced he would quit the national team after the tournament.
But on Thursday the Slovenia Football Federation removed Zahovic, a Benfica star,
from the national squad.
Rudi Zavrl, the president of the federation, decided with Katanec the
tempestuous player should go home.
Zavrl said: "Zahovic has continued with his attitude which was damaging for
the atmosphere surrounding the team."
Zahovic, who has since apologised, said: "I'm truly sorry for what I said in
the dressing room. I realise they were very strong words and I apologise to
everybody, to the organisers and to Katanec."
Zahovic is reported to have apologised yesterday for his criticism of Katanec
but it was not enough to prevent him from being sent home today.
"I can confirm that Zahovic is being sent home. We have no further comment to
make at this stage," said Slovenian team spokesman Rok Sinkovc.
PA International
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