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Thierry Henry: The fairest thing would be to replay game

Thierry Henry has called on FIFA to replay the controversial World Cup qualifier between France and the Republic of Ireland Comments

Carlo Ancelotti likens defence to Milan greats

Carlo Ancelotti believes Chelsea have the best defenders in the world, likening his centre-halves to the greats he had at AC Milan Comments

Arsene Wenger not a fan of Robin van Persie's bizarre cure

Arsene Wenger has admitted he has his doubts about using horse placenta to treat Robin van Persie's ankle injury Comments

Carlo Cudicini is out for the season after horror crash

Carlo Cudicini will miss the rest of the season as a result of his motorcycle accident Comments

Irish FA got what they deserved, says Roy Keane

Roy Keane has blasted the Football Association of Ireland for trying to secure a replay against the French Comments

Jason Cowley

Can Tony Adams cut it as a boss? My feeling is he’s a technical coach rather than a leader of men

Controversial goals

After Thierry Henry handed France a ticket to the World Cup with a controversial assist, we look at five other goals involving handballs

Unrepentant handball referee says ‘life will go on’

England midfielder backs France ace over scandal but Wenger criticises former striker and admits he urged him to apologise Comments

Match-fixing inquiry leads to 17 arrests

Police have arrested 17 people in connection with a matchfixing inquiry relating to around 200 matches across Europe Comments

Simon Davies is desperate to make an instant impression

Fulham winger Simon Davies knows he will have to make an immediate impact if he returns from injury at Birmingham City Comments

Paul Scholes enjoys time off

Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes enjoys the international breaks now he is no longer involved with England Comments

FIFA probe Egypt FA over stoning of bus

FIFA has charged Egypt's football federation after an attack by fans on the Algerian national team before a World Cup qualifying match in Cairo Comments

Walter Smith says he’s out of Scotland running

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

I'm not Berti Vogts, says Csaba Laszlo

Csaba Laszlo has insisted he is no Berti Vogts and claimed outwitting the former Scotland boss was all too easy Comments

New deal for 'only' striker at Arsenal

Arsenal striker Eduardo has signed a new "long-term" contract at the Emirates Stadium Comments

Carlo Ancelotti not afraid to use youngsters to cover for Africa-bound stars

Carlo Ancelotti is ready to put his faith in youngsters Daniel Sturridge and Fabio Borini when the Blues lose Ivory Coast strike pair Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou in January Comments

Luka Modric still not ready to make his comeback

Luka Modric will miss Tottenham's home game with Wigan, with the club still unsure about when the Croatian playmaker will return Comments

Shay Given and Sean St Ledger appeal in vain to the referee

Outcome inevitable after Robbie Keane spurns his gift

Never mind Henry's dishonesty, you cannot afford to waste golden chances like the one Tottenham star threw away Comments

Emmanuel Eboue ready to fill in the gaps as injury crisis rocks Arsenal

Emmanuel Eboue is ready to play in any position for Arsenal as manager Arsene Wenger takes a patched-up side to the Stadium of Light Comments

Didier Drogba and Michael Ballack give Chelsea a new fitness boost

Chelsea have been lifted by the news that Michael Ballack and Didier Drogba are already back in light training and have a chance of playing against Wolves Comments

Sir Alex Ferguson delighted to have solved the riddle of Rio Ferdinand’s back

Sir Alex Ferguson is confident Rio Ferdinand will be back soon after identifying the root of his current injury Comments

Harry Redknapp backing Ledley King for Spurs and England

Harry Redknapp has insisted Ledley King still has a bright future, despite the defender's latest injury setback Comments

Gianfranco Zola refusing to let West Ham be ground down by the rumour mill

Gianfranco Zola accepts that transfer speculation has had a negative impact on West Ham but refuses to use it as an excuse for his side's struggles this season Comments

Wilfred Bouma is sidelined by new injury blow

Wilfred Bouma has suffered another injury blow which has delayed his comeback after 16 months out Comments

Emiliano Insua demanding a response from Liverpool

Emiliano Insua maintains Liverpool must make a statement of intent at the beginning of a week that will define their season Comments

Chelsea told to forget about Sergio Aguero move

Athletico Madrid have warned Chelsea that striker Sergio Aguero is not for sale at any price Comments

Alberto Aquilani desperate to make first Liverpool start

Italian midfielder Alberto Aquilani may have to be patient for a little longer before getting his first start for Liverpool since his £20million summer move from Roma Comments