French striker David Trezeguet has admitted he almost quit international football after coach Raymond Domenech treated him unprofessionally during the June 9- July 9 World Cup finals in Germany this year.

Trezeguet, who missed a penalty in the shoot-out with Italy then going on to win the trophy, said that he was dismayed by his treatment by Domenech throughout the campaign and said he had lost all confidence in the coach.

"The night after the final, I wanted to stop playing (for the national team). I didn't have faith in Domenech," the Juventus striker told France Football.

"I went to the World Cup having won the Italian league title, with 23 goals in the championship and I sat on the bench," added the scorer of 34 international goals in 68 games and who was part of the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 winning squads.

"After the World Cup, we talked about it. Domenech knew what I thought about him and he knew how he had behaved with me. But he's the boss. I remain at his disposal. The support of my family helped change my mind and my love for France."

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