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Sat 11 Nov 2009Play-off hopes seem forlorn despite Henry's 'hands-up'
THE PROSPECT of the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup play-off against France being replayed was more remote than ever last night, despite French captain Thierry Henry conceding it would be the fairest way to settle his team’s disputed win.
As intense debate continued across the soccer world yesterday over Henry’s double-handball in the build-up to the late goal at the Stade de France, the player said a rematch would be “the fairest solution”.
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