The French Football Federation have refused to back the Football Association of Ireland's call to replay their World Cup play-off.

Manchester United fullback Patrice Evra has defended France teammate Thierry Henry amid his handball controversy.

Republic of Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni will not quit football over the Thierry Henry handball controversy.

The FAI have launched a fresh plea with their French counterparts to agree to a replay of their controversial play-off match.

Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane has joined French captain Thierry Henry in calling for a replay of their World Cup qualifier.

Arsene Wenger has leaped to the defence of Thierry Henry after his handball helped France qualify for the World Cup.

Thierry Henry believes the fairest solution would be to replay France's play-off against Ireland, but insists he is not a cheat.
Rob MunroThe game was never going to be replayed, however something should be done about France and Henry. I thought the rules were that if the ref didnt see it then they could use video evidence after the game to make a decision on bands etc. ...

Beckham - Henry isn't a cheat
Ipswich 0-0 Sheff Wed - Laws
Ipswich 0-0 Sheff Wed - Grant
Ipswich 0-0 Sheff Wed - Keane
Hull 3-3 West Ham - Merson
Sunderland 1-0 Arsenal - Le Tissier
Chelsea 4-0 Wolverhampton - Nicholas
Burnley 1-1 Aston Villa - Thompson
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 18th November | |
| FIFA World Cup European Qualifying | |
| France 1 - 1 Rep of Ireland | |
| Saturday 14th November | |
| FIFA World Cup European Qualifying | |
| Rep of Ireland 0 - 1 France | |
| Wednesday 14th October | |
| FIFA World Cup European Qualifying | |
| France 3 - 1 Austria | |
| Saturday 10th October | |
| FIFA World Cup European Qualifying | |
| France 5 - 0 Faroe Islands | |
| Wednesday 9th September | |
| FIFA World Cup European Qualifying | |
| Serbia 1 - 1 France | |
| Saturday 5th September | |
| FIFA World Cup European Qualifying | |
| France 1 - 1 Romania | |
| Wednesday 12th August | |
| FIFA World Cup European Qualifying | |
| Faroe Islands 0 - 1 France | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denmark | 10 | 21 |
| 2 | Portugal | 10 | 19 |
| 3 | Sweden | 10 | 18 |
| 4 | Hungary | 10 | 16 |
| 5 | Albania | 10 | 7 |
| 6 | Malta | 10 | 1 |
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