Henry Didn't Cheat

Zinedine Zidane has leapt to Thierry Henry's defence as the row about the handball assist that helped put France through to the World Cup finals continued to rumble. The former Real Madrid star believes that his compatriot would not deliberately seek to gain an unfair advantage.

Brazil Will Win WC

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he believes Brazil will win next summer’s World Cup in South Africa and not Fabio Capello’s England side.

French Rejection

The French Football Federation (FFF) have confirmed they will not replay there World Cup play-off match with the Republic of Ireland. Irish had requested for FIFA to sanction a replay, but the FFF, while expressing sympathy for the Irish, refused to entertain such a notion.

A Replay Would Be Fair

Barcelona striker Thierry Henry has today issued a statement calling for France's controversial World Cup qualifying play-off with the Republic of Ireland to be replayed.

FIFA: No Replay

FIFA have confirmed that they will not grant the Football Association of Ireland's request for a replay of the World Cup play-off game between France and the Republic of Ireland.

Ireland Demand Replay

The Football Association of Ireland's chief executive, John Delany has written a formal letter to FIFA demanding the 1-1 draw against France in the World Cup qualifying playoff be annulled and the match to be replayed. Delaney is also asking for the French FA to agree to a rematch.

Henry Is Not A Cheat

David Beckham has leapt to the defence of France striker Thierry Henry, claiming that his controversial handball incident does not mean that he should be branded as a "cheat".