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FAI chief John Delaney called for the World Cup play-off with France to be replayed after Thierry Henry's hand ball

FIFA reject Republic replay

FIFA will reject the Republic of Ireland's call for a replay of their World Cup play-off with France.
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Van Persie and Gibbs boost Arsenal

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger breathed something of a sigh of relief after learning the damage to Robin van Persie and Kieran Gibbs during the international break was not as severe as first feared.

Glentoran players want me to stay, says McDonald

Fans may have wanted him out, but Alan McDonald is still Glentoran manager - because the players want him to be.

Earls reaps benefits of Lions tour

For most, the Lions' opening game on last summer's tour to South Africa was a largely forgettable affair.

Devine and Harte bid for more glory

Tyrone All-Ireland winning duo John Devine and Davy Harte have already landed medals this month as part of the Ulster side that overcame Munster in the Inter-provincial Championship final at Ruislip, London.

Scotland must go for Smith, says Ally

Walter Smith should be at the top of the shortlist for the Scotland manager's job, according to his Rangers assistant, Ally McCoist.

McIlroy starts to show strain

Lee Westwood and Rory McIlroy are as friendly as two guys separated by 16 years can be — yet the handshake between them on the first tee in Dubai yesterday was perfunctory, while the smile they both donned for the official photograph seemed just a little stiff.

Button speaks of new Formula One challenge

World champion Jenson Button insists he could have earned more money by extending his relationship with Ross Brawn but, instead, wanted to take on the challenge of joining Lewis Hamilton at McLaren.

Semenya to keep her gold

The Sport and Recreation department of the South African government announced yesterday that Caster Semenya would be allowed to keep the 800m gold medal she won at the World Championships in Berlin in August, and also the $60,000 in prize money that she earned.

Brian Viner: Sorry, Roy, but Republic played like superstars

The furore concerning the Thierry Henry handball has moved into a new dimension of weirdness, with the player himself agreeing that the controversial World Cup qualifier should be replayed, while former Republic of Ireland captain Roy Keane, with his customary charm, asserts that the Irish got what they deserved.