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Ireland were robbed last night - World cup play off
Hi all
I've nothing against either the Irish or the French - but last night for all its posturing on fair play the decision to allow a blantently illegal goal to stand for the French in the final World Cup play off qualifier against the Rep. of Ireland was a TOTAL DISGRACE by FIFA.
A player who was in a totally offside position passed the ball with his HAND to Gallas who of course popped it into the net.
French player Henri - who is normally a real model of excellent play and all good things about football -- his times at Arsenal FC in London were full of scintillating quality play - whatever team you support even admitted he committed handball (probably not intentionally).
At the very least the game should be replayed - it's not like a normal league game where over a sesaon things happen and it evens out .
This was a World cup qualifier play off game - a one off leading to the World Cup itself in SA next year - FIFA's show case presenting the game to the whole planet.
What sort of example is this to the millions who play and enjoy the game every week at all levels.
Do we want to turn "the beautiful game" into the total mess and and shambolic state that a lot of other sports have become.
I'm glad that the Irish FA are pursuing this -- and as a small country (I can sympathize with them here) they really aren't concerned with the loss of money.
Cheers
jimbo
Last edited by jimbo45; 19 Nov 2009 at 11:57.