Ireland: Come to South Africa?

JOHANNESBURG - Republic of Ireland national team clearly has not forgotten the controversy of handball Thierry Henry, who goes against the play-offs France for some time. Delegation of the Irish Football Association is now launching the latest proposal from FIFA on the resolution of the incident.

Soccerway launch on Tuesday (1/12/2009), the Irish asked FIFA to include them as a team to the final round of 33 in the 2010 World Cup. The idea came after the rejection of FIFA and the French Football Federation held a rematch.

"Delegation of Ireland Football Association and FIFA's faces, obviously are not happy with what happened," said FIFA president Joseph Blatter.

"It was agreed that the game can not be repeated. They did not ask any penalty (for France). But, with a very humble, they were asked if they could be the 33 teams in the World Cup," he continued.

Although his words invited the laughter of the participants Soccerex football business conference attended by Blatter, but 73-years man seriously enough to respond to the proposal.

"Finally, the Irish proposal. I will ensure that drew the attention of the executive committee," Blatter said minutes.