The FAI are at serious risk of becoming a global laughing stock. Their most recent stunt to request an extra place at the World Cup is absolutely absurd. I have every sympathy for the manner in which the Irish left the competition but this is just one step too far. I know there has been more column space forHenry’s handball than Katie Price’s assets recently, but this one has me all riled up…
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Almost a fortnight has passed since Thierry Henry’s now infamous handball in the World Cup play-off against the Republic of Ireland. The Irish still harbour hopes of being the competition’s ‘33rd team’, but much of the media furore finally seems to be dying down. In an attempt to put the incident to bed once and for all, two of our writers have a final say on the matter.
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“Everything I’ve learned about human morality and duty, I’ve learned from football” – Albert Camus
We might like to think that what Albert Camus said was true. We might like to believe that some footballers are still Corinthians, happy to play just for the love of the game. We might like to believe that honesty, integrity, and fair play are at the heart of the game we love. We might like to believe that the best team always wins.
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Poor old Ireland – so close to going to the World Cup Finals in South Africa, and then Thierry Henry sets up the winning goal for France with his hand.
The Republic of Ireland have been bitterly complaining about the decision to seed the play-offs ever since it was announced, but to be honest, the Irish only have themselves to blame.
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