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Mark Rodden 8y

Raymond Domenech named as new Brittany manager

Former France coach Raymond Domenech has agreed to become the next manager of Brittany, which represents the region in unofficial matches against international teams.

Domenech, 64, was France's head coach when they reached the 2006 World Cup final but he has not managed a team since Les Bleus crashed out at the group stages of the 2010 competition in South Africa.

Ouest France reports that he will now succeed new Togo boss Claude Le Roy as head coach of Brittany and will oversee their matches against Ghana, Burkina Faso and Togo between May 22-28.

The famous north-western region of France has a distinct Celtic identity but its team is not affiliated to either FIFA or UEFA. Instead, it plays unofficial international matches for charity at the end of most seasons.

Former France internationals Mickael Landreau and Yoann Gourcuff were among eight Ligue 1 players to be included in the Brittany squad for their last match, a 1-0 win over Mali two years ago.

Any player born in the region or whose parents or grandparents are from there is eligible for selection.

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