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Henry, French Feel Shame Over Handball-Aided Soccer Win

The mood in France was subdued, not jubilant, after its team qualified for the World Cup thanks to a handball by star player Thierry Henry. Even Henry called for a rematch, but it was FIFA that had the final word -- no

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FIFA: No replay for France-Ireland WCup qualifier

LONDON -- FIFA rejected Ireland's request to replay its World Cup qualifier against France on Friday, while Thierry Henry said a rematch would be "the fairest solution" to resolve the furor over his extra-time hand ball that...

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Henry's handball fuels public debate in France (AP)

Thierry Henry's hand ball against Ireland has sparked a passionate public debate in France, generating an intense controversy the likes of which has not been seen since Zinedine Zidane's head-butt in the 2006 World Cup final....

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Gambia: Gambian Referee Attends CAF Course

Gambia's FIFA and CAF licensed assistant assistant referee, Jawo Dickory, has been invited to attend the Confederation of African Football Elite Referees and Assistant referees' course in the Egyptian city of Cairo.

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On Track to Host Memorable 2010 Ahead of 200-Day Milestone

With just over 200 days to go before the kick-off of the world's biggest soccer event to hit African soil, there is no question that the country is ready to host a spectacular and memorable extravaganza.

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Namibia: Fredericks Foundation Gives Back

Windhoek — THE Frank Fredericks Foundation (FFF) once again announced several scholarships worth thousands of dollars and brand-new sports equipment to athletes and schools in Namibia. The athletes who received the scholarships...

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Russia Profile Weekly Experts Panel: the State of Medvedev’s Nation

Russia’s President Dmitry Medvedev delivered another lofty message last week, speaking for a record one hour and forty minutes during his second State of the Nation Address. Medvedev reiterated the scathing analysis of Russia’s...

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Nigeria: How Football Fans Reacted to the World Cup Ticket

column It was a good thing that our Eagles have picked the ticket to South Africa even though the way and manner we got the ticket was questionable. The ethnicity difference in the Eagles among the players on the one hand and...

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50,000 footballers to vote for world team (AP)

More than 50,000 footballers will be polled by FIFA and the international players' union to name a world's best lineup. FIFA and FIFPro said Friday that the first annual World XI will be announced at the World Player Gala held...

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Gambian Referee Attends CAF Course

Gambia's FIFA and CAF licensed assistant assistant referee, Jawo Dickory, has been invited to attend the Confederation of African Football Elite Referees and Assistant referees' course in the Egyptian city of Cairo.

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