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Updated Sunday, November 22, 2009 1:46 pm TWN, AFP

France's Henry backs Ireland replay despite FIFA decision

LONDON -- A replay of the controversial World Cup play-off between France and the Republic of Ireland is out of the question, the French Football Federation (FFF) said Friday, even as skipper Thierry Henry said he would back the idea following his handball gaffe. “The FFF understands the disappointment and bitterness of the Irish players, management and supporters. The federation never sought to deny the refereeing error which saw the equalizing French goal allowed,” it said in a statement.

But the FFF added: “During matches, decisions are taken by the referee and these decisions are final. As a result, the result of the match cannot be changed and the match cannot be replayed.

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI), however, called on the FFF to join with it in requesting a replay from FIFA as only that “would protect the integrity of the game worldwide and the pride of the French national team.”

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