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Beckham: Henry Is Not a Cheat

Beckham: Henry Is Not a Cheat

DAVID Beckham has defended Thierry Henry following the France striker's controversial handball in the World Cup play-off against the Republic of Ireland. 20 Nov 2009
Henry Has Cheated Me - Given

Henry Has Cheated Me - Given

Shay Given fears Thierry Henry could have cheated him out of his last chance to play in a second World Cup. 20 Nov 2009
Irish Premier to Confront Sarkozy Over Henry

Irish Premier to Confront Sarkozy Over Henry

The deepening row over Ireland's bitter World Cup defeat to France after the scandal over Thierry Henry's handball risked turning into a diplomatic dispute today. 20 Nov 2009
FIFA Rule Out Replay for Republic

FIFA Rule Out Replay for Republic

The Republic of Ireland's pleas to have their World Cup clash with France replayed are likely to fall on deaf ears. 20 Nov 2009
Trap Demands Answers Over Referee

Trap Demands Answers Over Referee

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni wants FIFA to explain their choice of referee for last night's World Cup play-off against France in Paris. 20 Nov 2009
Keane Blasts FIFA Seedings

Keane Blasts FIFA Seedings

Robbie Keane has launched a scathing attack on football's governing bodies after the Republic of Ireland's World Cup dreams were shattered in Paris. 20 Nov 2009
Trapattoni 'Bitter' Over Controversial Winner

Trapattoni 'Bitter' Over Controversial Winner

Giovanni Trapattoni admitted he would rather have suffered the heartache of penalty shoot-out defeat that see the Republic of Ireland were dumped out by William Gallas' controversial winner. 19 Nov 2009
Job Far From Done, Warns Henry

Job Far From Done, Warns Henry

Thierry Henry believes the hard work is still to come for France as they look to book their place in next summer's World Cup at the expense of the Republic of Ireland. 18 Nov 2009
Keane Bullish About Irish Chances

Keane Bullish About Irish Chances

Robbie Keane is relishing being cast in the role of underdog as he attempts to lead the Republic of Ireland to a historic World Cup victory over France. 18 Nov 2009
Doyle and Co Chase Golden Goal

Doyle and Co Chase Golden Goal

Kevin Doyle knows the Republic of Ireland have nothing to lose as they attempt to rekindle their dreams of World Cup qualification. 17 Nov 2009
Evra Remains Cautious Ahead of Paris Return

Evra Remains Cautious Ahead of Paris Return

Defender Patrice Evra will take nothing for granted as France attempt belatedly to book their place at next summer's World Cup finals. 17 Nov 2009
Domenech Denies Henry Spat

Domenech Denies Henry Spat

FRANCE coach Raymond Domenech played down reports that he and skipper Thierry Henry had a blazing row ahead of the World Cup play-off victory over the Republic of Ireland. 15 Nov 2009
Keane: We Must Believe

Keane: We Must Believe

ROBBIE Keane insists the Republic of Ireland must retain their self-belief if they are to stand any chance of realising their World Cup dream. 15 Nov 2009
Henry Primed for World Cup Showdown

Henry Primed for World Cup Showdown

France skipper Thierry Henry has likened his nation's World Cup play-off showdown with the Republic of Ireland to a Champions League tie. 14 Nov 2009
Domenech In Defiant Mood

Domenech In Defiant Mood

EMBATTLED France boss Raymond Domenech was in defiant mood as he arrived in Dublin for his side's World Cup showdown with the Republic of Ireland. 14 Nov 2009
Dunne Ridicules Domenech

Dunne Ridicules Domenech

Republic of Ireland defender Richard Dunne has launched a blistering attack on France coach Raymond Domenech as their crunch World Cup qualification play-off nears. 11 Nov 2009