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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 [...]
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Are Ireland Asking for Too Much?
Posted by admin on November 30th, 2009
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Reaction on the France-Ireland Replay
Posted by admin on November 20th, 2009
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 [...]
France Vs Ireland Match to be Replayed?
Posted by admin on November 19th, 2009
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 [...]
From PM To Shoe Polisher!
Posted by admin on November 19th, 2009
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 [...]
Video Replay's in Football?
Posted by admin on November 19th, 2009
Check out this controversial goal scored after Henry surely handled the ball, in tonight’s France Vs Ireland World Cup play-off.
World Cup Play-Off’s – 18 Nov, 2009
Posted by admin on November 18th, 2009
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 [...]
Ireland Vs France Playoff's
Posted by admin on November 14th, 2009
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 [...]
World Cup Play-Off's – 14 Nov, 2009
Posted by admin on November 14th, 2009
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 [...]
FIFA Admit to Seeding Mistake
Posted by admin on October 24th, 2009
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 [...]
Football Titbits
Posted by admin on October 16th, 2009
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 [...]
