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.

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".

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.

Villa Wants Raul's Record

Valencia striker David Villa has admitted that Raul's goalscoring record for Spain is firmly in his sights and although he has not set a time frame for achieving the statistic, he says the sooner it happens the better

Where's Your Decency Henry?

Juventus and Italy defender, Fabio Cannavaro has weighed in on the drama of France's contentious WCQ playoff triumph over Ireland. Canna believes that Thierry Henry should have had the decency not to celebrate the goal after his handball assist for William Gallas.

Dust Settles On Sudan

Calmness finally seems to have been restored to the streets of Khartoum following a night of violence after Algeria's 1-0 victory over Egypt in the crucial World Cup qualifying playoff on Wednesday night. FIFA have yet to comment on the disturbance that surrounded both legs of the tie.