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Henry considered quitting over handball scandal

2009-11-24T05:55:01

Paris: Thierry Henry considered ending his France career over the uproar that surrounded the striker's blatant handball in last week's World Cup playoff victory over Ireland.

Wigan players to refund fans after Spurs thrashing

2009-11-23T21:30:16

London: Wigan Athletic's players have agreed to refund the club's travelling fans after Sunday's humiliating 9-1 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.

David Beckham suffers from asthma

2009-11-24T06:40:56

London: David Beckham has suffered from a mild form of asthma since childhood, the England midfielder's spokesman was quoted as saying in British newspapers on Tuesday.

Neville blasts players for wasting money on agents

2009-11-24T05:18:52

London: Manchester United defender Gary Neville has criticized Premier League's millionaire stars for wasting hundreds of thousands of pounds a year on agents.

Images: Footballers caught 'Red-Handed'!

2009-11-23T08:20:48

Handling the ball is a "Touch-me-not" rule in the game of football. But as Thierry Henry showed in the World Cup qualifier against Ireland, rules can be 'handed' the Red Card if the referee isn't looking. Take a look at images of two other footballers who have done it before.

Real Madrid new leaders of La Liga

2009-11-23T03:50:13

Real Madrid are the new leaders of La Liga after they beat Racing Santander 1-0 at home on Saturday, and Barcelona were held 1-1 at Athletic Bilbao.

Milan beat Cagliari 4-3, laboured Juve win

2009-11-23T03:49:18

MILAN: AC Milan were imperious in attack but woeful defensively in an enthralling 4-3 home win over Cagliari on Sunday which summed up their topsy-turvy season.

Valencia win to keep pace with La Liga leaders

2009-11-23T03:46:59

MADRID: Valencia swept aside Osasuna 3-1 away with a trio of impressive goals to move back into the Champions League places in La Liga on Sunday.

Defoe scores five as Spurs demolish Wigan 9-1

2009-11-23T03:45:35

London: England striker Jermain Defoe scored five second-half goals as an irresistible Tottenham Hotspur demolished Wigan Athletic 9-1 to go fourth in the Premier League on Sunday.

FIFA may impose World Cup ban on French `Hand Ball'' striker Henry

2009-11-22T08:52:23

London: French striker Thierry Henry could miss the start of the World Cup if the FIFA disciplinary panel decides that his handball in the build-up to France''s winning goal against Ireland in Paris last Wednesday night constituted "unsporting behaviour".

Chelsea and Man Utd win while Arsenal lose

2009-11-22T03:14:19

LONDON: Chelsea trounced Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-0 to stay five points clear of champions Manchester United at the top of the Premier League on Saturday.

Benitez says Liverpool can still finish in top four

2009-11-22T03:17:29

DUBLIN: Up to 200 Irish fans protested at the French embassy in Dublin on Saturday to demand a replay of Wednesday's controversial World Cup playoff.

Benitez says Liverpool can

2009-11-22T03:15:13

LIVERPOOL: Liverpool can still finish in the Premier League top four despite a poor run of form, manager Rafa Benitez said on Saturday after his injury-hit side were held to a 2-2 draw by Manchester City.

Henry not a cheat, says Zidane

2009-11-22T03:16:35

PARIS: Thierry Henry is not a cheat and will get over his handball in France's controversial World Cup playoff against Ireland, Zinedine Zidane was quoted as saying on Saturday.

FIFA rejects France v Ireland replay request

2009-11-21T06:19:25

London: Soccer's world governing body FIFA has confirmed that the controversial France v Ireland World Cup playoff will not be replayed.

I would have hit striker Thierry Henry: Cantona

2009-11-21T07:55:42

London: Football legend Eric Cantona has said that he would have hit striker Thierry Henry if he was one of the Republic of Ireland players cheated of their World Cup spot.

World brands French footballer Henry a cheat

2009-11-20T09:52:03

London: The World has turned on French football star Thierry Henry branding him a cheat even as Irish football chiefs have approached FIFA with a demand for a replay of the World Cup tie.

Man City’s Santa says he’ll ruin Rafa’s Christmas!

2009-11-20T09:51:24

London: Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz and his team-mates have warned Liverpool coach Rafa Benitez that they intend to ruin his Christmas celebrations this year.

Ireland demand rematch with France

2009-11-20T05:59:11

Dublin: Ireland appealed to France and FIFA on Thursday to replay their World Cup playoff after an obvious hand ball by Thierry Henry set up the deciding goal.

Image of the Day: How Thierry Henry cheated!

2009-11-20T05:15:53

Henry's hands are dirty!