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Ireland: France Replay Request Has "Fallen On Deaf Ears"

Ireland: France Replay Request Has

Ireland has given up hope of a World Cup playoff replay against France because of Thierry Henry's hand ball. Henry's deliberate handling set up a goal for William Gallas in Wednesday's 1-1 draw that sent France to next year's tournament and knocked out Ireland. The Irish appealed to the French federation to agree to a replay but were turned down Friday.

 

Portgual, Slovenia, Greece grab World Cup spots

Portgual, Slovenia, Greece grab World Cup spots

Greece qualified for the World Cup on Wednesday, beating Ukraine 1-0 on aggregate after Dimitrios Salpigidis' first-half goal in the second leg.

 

U.S. beats Honduras, clinches World Cup berth

U.S. beats Honduras, clinches World Cup berth

Americans headed to South Africa next year after holding on for 3-2 victory.

 

U.S. Soccer Team Beats Top-Ranked Spain in Major Upset

U.S. Soccer Team Beats Top-Ranked Spain in Major Upset

The United States is ranked 14th and was nearly eliminated after losing its first two games in the eight-nation Confederations Cup, a World Cup warmup.

 

David Beckham Backs England's World Cup Bid

English football's global poster boy has given his blessing to the country's bid to bring the World Cup back to the cradle of the game.

 

Mexicans turning to voodoo to beat U.S.

A Mexican sports daily is pinning its hopes of beating the United States in a World Cup qualifying match on voodoo.

 

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