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France Cry Foul Over Ban And Seedings

France Cry Foul Over Ban And Seedings

France were today coming to terms with a double whammy after learning Thierry Henry could be banned for the start of the World Cup finals - and the country will not be seeded for the draw. 4 Dec 2009
Henry Hits Back Despite FIFA Probe

Henry Hits Back Despite FIFA Probe

Thierry Henry, on the day FIFA announced they had opened proceedings against him for his infamous handball, helped Barcelona open up a five-point lead at the top of the Primera Division with a 2-0 victory over bottom club Xerez. 3 Dec 2009
Blatter Says Sorry To Ireland

Blatter Says Sorry To Ireland

FIFA president Sepp Blatter today apologised to the Republic of Ireland for earlier comments which dismissed their hopes of being granted an additional place at next summer's World Cup finals. 3 Dec 2009
Henry May Miss World Cup Opener

Henry May Miss World Cup Opener

THIERRY Henry may be banned from the start of next summer's World Cup finals after FIFA's disciplinary committee probe the French striker for his infamous handball. 3 Dec 2009
Ireland's Last Chance Looks Doomed

Ireland's Last Chance Looks Doomed

The Republic of Ireland's plea to be allowed to play in the World Cup finals will be discussed by FIFA tomorrow - but looks doomed to failure. 1 Dec 2009
Barca Quartet Lead Ballon D'or Race

Barca Quartet Lead Ballon D'or Race

FOUR players from Champions League winners Barcelona are among the 10 finalists in the running for the Ballon d'Or named today by France Football magazine. 30 Nov 2009
Henry Flak Leaves France Boss 'Furious'

Henry Flak Leaves France Boss 'Furious'

France coach Raymond Domenech has condemned the backlash against Thierry Henry following his part in the controversial goal which secured the country's World Cup qualification. 25 Nov 2009
No France U-Turn At Crisis Meeting

No France U-Turn At Crisis Meeting

Sepp Blatter has called a crisis meeting of FIFA chiefs following the Republic of Ireland's controversial World Cup exit at the hands of France - but the world governing body are not considering a U-turn over their decision to refuse a replay. 24 Nov 2009
Blatter Calls Crisis Meeting Over France Row

Blatter Calls Crisis Meeting Over France Row

Sepp Blatter has called a crisis meeting of FIFA chiefs following the Republic of Ireland's controversial World Cup exit at the hands of France but the world governing body are not considering a U-turn over their decision to refuse a replay. 24 Nov 2009
Henry Almost Quit Over Irish Row

Henry Almost Quit Over Irish Row

France captain Thierry Henry admits he considered quitting international football following the uproar caused by his part in the goal which sent Les Bleus to the World Cup finals at the Republic of Ireland's expense. 24 Nov 2009
FAI Chief Urges Keane to 'Move on'

FAI Chief Urges Keane to 'Move on'

Football Association of Ireland chief executive John Delaney has described Roy Keane's outburst against Ireland on Friday as "sad" and urged the former Republic of Ireland captain to "move on". 23 Nov 2009
Evra Offers Irish Playstation Rematch

Evra Offers Irish Playstation Rematch

MANCHESTER United defender Patrice Evra has ridiculed calls for the second leg of France's World Cup play-off against the Republic of Ireland to be replayed by offering a rematch on his Playstation. 22 Nov 2009
Replay Would Be the Fairest Solution: Henry

Replay Would Be the Fairest Solution: Henry

FRANCE captain Thierry Henry has admitted replaying the World Cup qualification play-off against the Republic of Ireland would be "the fairest solution". 21 Nov 2009
Trapattoni Vents His Fury

Trapattoni Vents His Fury

REPUBLIC of Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni will not quit football over the Thierry Henry handball episode. 21 Nov 2009
Keane Won't Give Up on World Cup Dream

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. 21 Nov 2009
Ref Keen to Put Error Behind Him

Ref Keen to Put Error Behind Him

REFEREE Martin Hansson broke his silence today by insisting "life must go on" after his blunder contributed to the Republic of Ireland's World Cup exit on Wednesday. 20 Nov 2009

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