The Fifa president- Sepp Blatter has revealed that the Republic of Ireland have requested for an extra spot for next year’s World Cup to be held in South Africa! Earlier during their return leg play-off match versus France, Ireland had lost to an extra-time goal which was assisted by France captain Thierry Henry after he had handled it. More about that match can be read here. Blatter said: “I will [...]
The Irish FA has renewed its bid for a rematch following Henry’s statement that a replay would be the “fairest solution”. The Irish FA also asked the French Football Federation and both nations’ captain’s to join in the bid. Earlier, FIFA, the world governing body ruled out any hopes of a rematch. FIFA said in a statement: “FIFA has replied to the request made by the Football Association of Ireland [...]
Republic of Ireland Coach- Giovanni Trapattoni has just concluded a press conference. He said he wants FIFA to change the two-legged play-off format to two 90-minute games, without extra time. Football must use this incident to make sure these things can’t happen in future by considering the use of video technology. He also wants FIFA to explain the choice of the referee and the criteria by which he was chosen [...]
As reported earlier, the Slovenian PM made a strong claim (can be seen under World Cup 2010) and has come good on his promise. Pahor told TV Slovenia after coming from the dressing room: “I just cleaned the players’ shoes but I admit I did not clean them thoroughly” The Slovenian’s booked a berth in the World Cup beating Russia at home yesterday night. This is their second qualification since [...]
Check out this controversial goal scored after Henry surely handled the ball, in tonight’s France Vs Ireland World Cup play-off.
Uruguay 1-1 Costa Rica Uruguay were favourites to qualify for the last spot in the World Cup and they didn’t disappoint their fans. Uruguay edged Costa Rica 2-1 on aggregate. The Uruguayans started off brightly with a powerful strike at 8 minutes, which was unfortunately saved. Sebastian Abreu came on in the 65th minute and had an impact from his first touch. He later scored from a Andres Scotti cross [...]
Nicolas Anelka helped France take the lead in the first stage of the play-off with a strike in the 72nd minute. France now have a home advantage going into the second leg, which will be played on Nov 18th, 2009, which will be held in France. Trapattoni made a late decision to choose Liam Lawrence of Stoke City to play in the right of midfield for Ireland. Interesting Facts If [...]
New Zealand 1-0 Bahrain Ricki Herbert, former New Zealand footballer and the current coach of the national team led them to a place in the 2010 Football World Cup today, with a 1-0 win over Bahrain in Wellington, after 27 years. Herbert said: “Tonight’s about these boys. It’s about a group who believed and have never stopped believing and their dream continues.” “I’ve been very honest with everybody about the quality of [...]
FIFA president Sepp Blatter admitted that the World Cup 2010 play-off seedings could have been handled better. The seeding had been criticized especially by the Republic of Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni. Blatter told Gazzetta dello Sport: “We should have announced it from the start.” “There is something in the rules, but it isn’t clear. If we learn, we’ll change for 2014, but in 180 minutes anything is possible. There are [...]
Champions League October 20th, 2009 matches roundup English Premier League Mike Jones refereeing deflated! Referee from the controversial Sunderland v Liverpool encounter might face the axe from the remainder of the Premier League. He had earlier adjudged the “beach-ball goal” legitimate, which helped Sunderland secure a win over The Reds. Aston Villa 2-1 Chelsea Drogba put Chelsea ahead with a nice touch to get some space and then a shot [...]
