Most popular football term: IrelandFIFA rejects Irish replay demand
FIFA rejected Ireland's request to replay its World Cup qualifier against France on Friday, while Thierry Henry said a rematch would be "the fairest solution" to resolve the furor over his extra-time hand ball that set up the deciding goal.
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 | Apologetic Henry tells Republic of Ireland: You deserve a replay
'Naturally I feel embarrassed at the way that we won'
'I am not a cheat and never have been' insists HenryThierry Henry believes a replay would be the "fairest solution" to the continuing furore over the handball which led to the goal that eliminated the Republic of Ireland from Worl...
The Guardian |
 | French rebuff replay calls
The French Football Federation have refused to back the Football Association of Ireland's call to replay their World Cup play-off.
Sky Sports |
 | Keane won't give up on World Cup dream
Robbie Keane is refusing to accept that his World Cup dream is over despite FIFA rejecting the Republic of Ireland's call for a replay of their play-off with France.
Metro |
FIFA denies Irish; Henry: rematch 'fairest solution'
FIFA rejected Ireland's request to replay its World Cup qualifier against France on Friday, while Thierry Henry said a rematch would be 'the fairest solution' to resolve the furor over his extra-time hand ball that set up the deciding goal.
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Henry says World Cup playoff would be fair
LONDON (Reuters) - France captain Thierry Henry has agreed a replay against Ireland would be the fairest solution to the controversy surrounding the teams' World Cup playoff.
Yahoo |
 | Keane won't give up on WC dream
Robbie Keane is refusing to accept his World Cup dream is over despite FIFA rejecting the Republic of Ireland's call for a replay with France.
Team Talk |
FFF insist there will be no replay
A replay of the controversial World Cup play-off match between France and the Republic of Ireland is out of the question, the French Football Federation insisted.
RTE |
 | Henry wants to replay game, but FIFA says no
FIFA rejected Ireland’s request to replay its World Cup qualifier against France on Friday, while Thierry Henry said a rematch would be “the fairest solution” to resolve the furor over his extra-time hand ball that set up the deciding goal.
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France reject Irish replay hopes
The French Football Federation turns down the Republic of Ireland's request for a replay of their controversial World Cup play-off game.
BBC News |
 | Keane turns on FAI and absolves Henry
'What goes around comes around', says former captain
Defence at fault for decisive goal, not France strikerRoy Keane often veers left in situations where the majority of people turn right so it came as no surprise when he challenged the overwhelming consensus by failing to muster muc...
The Guardian |
France's Sarkozy apologises to Ireland, dismisses replay
BRUSSELS, Nov 20 (Reuters) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy apologised to Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen for France's controversial victory over Ireland in their World Cup play-off on Wednesday, but would not agree to a replay.
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Ireland renews appeal to FIFA for France replay
Irish football chiefs renewed Friday an appeal for FIFA to order a handball-marred World Cup playoff with France to be replayed, after Thierry Henry said a re-match would be the "fairest solution."
SoccerWay |
 | Keane joins call for replay
Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane has joined French captain Thierry Henry in calling for a replay of their World Cup qualifier.
Sky Sports |
Escude out with broken nose
Sevilla defender Julien Escude has had an operation on a broken nose and will be out of action for at least two weeks. Escude underwent surgery with the French national team's doctors after colliding with a team mate during their World Cup qualifying play-off second leg against Ireland in Paris.
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Federer says football needs to introduce video technology
LONDON, Nov 20 (Reuters) - World number one tennis player Roger Federer believes his friend Thierry Henry should not be villified for the handball which helped France edge past Ireland into the World Cup finals on Wednesday.
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Preview: Ireland v Fiji
RTÉ Sport's Brendan Cole looks ahead to Saturday's Guinness Series clash between Ireland and Fiji, where a new-look Ireland could take shape.
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