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Ireland Unhappy With FIFA Response

Ireland Unhappy With FIFA Response

Republic of Ireland defender Richard Dunne has accused FIFA of "taking the mickey" after reports the side were being considered for a special award. 5 Dec 2009
Irish Deserve 'Moral Compensation' - But No Cash

Irish Deserve 'Moral Compensation' - But No Cash

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has ruled out any financial compensation for the Republic of Ireland in the aftermath of their World Cup play-off exit to France, but has again sympathised with Giovanni Trapattoni's team. 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
Blatter Under Fire From FAI

Blatter Under Fire From FAI

The Football Association of Ireland have hit out at FIFA president Sepp Blatter for making public details of private discussions over the nation's bid for World Cup justice. 2 Dec 2009
Brady Welcomes Extra Officials

Brady Welcomes Extra Officials

Republic of Ireland assistant manager Liam Brady is resigned to the fact the only positive outcome from his side's World Cup heartache will be the introduction of extra officials behind each goal at next year's finals in South Africa. 2 Dec 2009
No Reprieve for Republic Of Ireland

No Reprieve for Republic Of Ireland

FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke has confirmed the Republic of Ireland will not be given a place at next year's World Cup in South Africa. 2 Dec 2009
Brady: Blatter 'An Embarrassment'

Brady: Blatter 'An Embarrassment'

REPUBLIC of Ireland assistant manager Liam Brady today claimed Sepp Blatter has become a "loose cannon" and "an embarrassment to FIFA".
 2 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
Ireland World Cup Wild Card Plea

Ireland World Cup Wild Card Plea

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has claimed the Football Association of Ireland asked to be included in the World Cup finals as an extra team following the Republic of Ireland's controversial play-off exit to France. 1 Dec 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

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