November 20, 2009
Henry says handball was ‘necessary’
France captain Thierry Henry has admitted it 'was neccesary to exploit what was exploitable' regarding his handball in their World Cup play-off
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November 20, 2009
German police confirm match-fixing probe
Police in Germany and abroad have begun making arrests and conducted searches on suspicion of an international illegal betting ring allegedly fixing matches in top European leagues. According to press reports, 15 people were arrested…
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November 20, 2009
FIFA rejects Ireland appeal
FIFA has turned down the Football Association of Ireland's request for a replay of France's World Cup play-off win over the Republic of Ireland. The Republic were beaten 2-1 on aggregate after France won with…
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November 19, 2009
Micronesia is struggling to keep the game afloat, writes Steve Menary
Just organising competitive matches is a struggle in Micronesia, a region where rugby and Aussie Rules dominate
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November 19, 2009
Record-breaker Berbatov eyes Champions League glory
Manchester United's Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov has set his sights on winning the Champions League after breaking his country's goal-scoring record.
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November 19, 2009
Ireland lodge official complaint
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) have lodged a formal complaint with FIFA over the World Cup play-off defeat to France and have urged football's governing body to replay the match. France striker Thierry Henry…
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November 19, 2009
Injuries may curtail Bellamy career
Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy believes the injuries that have blighted his career could force him to quit the game in the next two years.
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November 19, 2009
Ireland call for replay
Ireland's assistant manager Liam Brady has urged Fifa president Sepp Blatter to sanction a replay of the controversial World Cup play-off encounter with France.
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November 19, 2009
Lippi offers Aquilani incentive
Italy manager Marcello Lippi has left the door open for Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani.
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November 19, 2009
No decision on Hiddink future
Guus Hiddink will take time to decide upon his future, after Russia were denied a place at the World Cup finals by Slovenia.
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November 19, 2009
Henry admits handball
Thierry Henry has admitted that he did handle the ball in the move that led to France's goal in their World Cup play-off defeat of the Republic of Ireland in their World Cup. The French…
