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French slam door on replay

The French FA has ruled out a replay of their controversial World Cup play-off against Ireland. 

Cheatwatch: Round-up

A round-up of all the latest developments in the incredible controversy surrounding Thierry Henry's handball against Ireland. 

Henry: Replay fairest

France captain Thierry Henry has admitted replaying the World Cup qualification play-off against the Republic of Ireland would be 'fair'. 

Arrests in police probe

A match-fixing ring with more than 200 suspected members fixed or attempted to fix dozens of matches across Europe. 

Team news: Gerrard back

All the team news ahead of this weekend's games with some mixed injury news coming out of Anfield.  

Cudicini out of hospital

Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini was discharged from hospital but will miss the rest of the season. 

Minister wants rule change

FIFA should order replays of matches where "cheating" affects the outcome, according to a senior French government minister. 

FIFA rule out replay

FIFA have dashed the Republic of Ireland's hopes of replaying their World Cup qualifying play-off with France. 

Keane blasts Irish defence

Roy Keane has blamed Ireland's defence rather than Thierry Henry for the controversial goal which ended their World Cup hopes. 

Ireland appeal set to fail

The French FA has moved to draw a line under the Thierry Henry handball affair, with its stance suggesting there will be no replay. 

Swansea claim Derby win

Federico Bessone smashed home a late winner as Swansea moved up to third in the Championship with a richly deserved 1-0 victory over struggl 

Top Five: Handball goals

Thierry Henry is unlikely to be guest of honour at a St Patrick’s Day party, but he is not alone in influencing a game with his hand. 

Heinze the hero for l'OM

Gabriel Heinze proved to be the hero for Marseille, as the Argentine scored the only goal of the game as Marseille beat bitter rivals PSG. 

Domenech is not sorry

France coach Raymond Domenech has dismissed claims of cheating and does not feel compelled to apologise over Thierry Henry's hand ball. 

Bosses back video idea

Alex Ferguson believes the row over video technology will be futile until the game's powerbrokers change their own stance on the issue.  

No lengthy lay-off for Rio

Alex Ferguson is confident Rio Ferdinand will not be out for long after identifying the root of his injury problems. 

Smith rules himself out

Rangers manager Walter Smith has ruled himself out of the running to become boss of Scotland for a second time. 

Top 100 matches

Our countdown of the top 100 football matches nears its climax, with number seven featuriing the beautiful game's finest hour. 

Irish FA: FIFA must do it

The Irish FA has called on FIFA to "step up to the plate" and order a replay of the controversial World Cup play-off against France. 

Early Doors (last orders)

A day on from Ireland's shocking World Cup play-off elimination in Paris, and the after-shocks are still being felt.