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The French Rejection

Following the controversial non-decision in France's playoff with Ireland regarding Thierry Henry's handball, the French Football Federation have decided not to ask FIFA for a replay, based on the grounds that it was up to the referee to make the call, and a rematch isn't just.

Going To Seed

UEFA revealed the seeds for qualifying for the 2012 Euro Championship, to be held in Poland and Ukraine. The draw will take place on February 7 next year in Warsaw. The usual favorites are in Pot 1, while Euro debutants Montenegro are in Pot 5, just above the continent's minnows.

The Day After

Thierry Henry's uncalled hand ball against Ireland has been the talk of the soccer world over the last 24 hours and the banter has continued today. The man himself has admitted to the ball touching his hand, but says that he is not responsible for making the call and is happy to be headed to the...

Hand Of Henry

Ireland took probably the toughest loss of the day as they were bounced in extra time by France. After winning in regulation and leveling the tie, Thierry Henry seemed to have a clear handball that set up William Gallas's winner in the 103rd minute to dash the hopes of the Irish.

We Will Win

In the boldest of statements, Ireland forward Robbie Keane has said his team will win today in France and qualify for the World Cup in South Africa. Down 1-0 on aggregate, Ireland have their work cut out for them against a star-studded Les Blues side. Despite this, Keane is supremely confident.

You Dunne It!

Aston Villa's Irish center back Richard Dunne has claimed that French coach Raymond Domenech has drastically changed Les Blues for the worse since taking over the national side. Ireland and France are set to do battle for one of the final spots in next summer's World Cup this weekend.

Top Priority

Now that Chelsea's transfer ban has been temporarily suspended, the Blues are ready to splash the cash in order to retain the English Premier League title that was last theirs in 2006. The big target was Sergio Aguero, but it appears the London club have turned their attention to Franck Ribery.