Jean-Pierre Escalettes was due to officially resign on Friday as French Football Federation (FFF) president following France's chaotic World Cup finals campaign. The 75-year-old's position became untenable after a succession of problems hit the French World Cup campaign with striker Nicolas Anelka being sent home in disgrace after a foul-mouthed outburst at coach Raymond Domenech, a player's strike and a first round exit which saw them finish bottom of the group. Images and soundbites
