Thierry Henry´s hand reminds me " God´s hand" of Maradonna!!!!

What's the catch in football? Never understood people who watch football.I forced myself to watch football, but to no avail.The only thing I pay attention during a game of football is that what they are talking announcers.

It is high time soccer introduces at least two sets of referees; one at both halves of the pitch (like field Hockey).

Whether video technology should be allowed to clarify sensitive situations remain debatable as it is bound to hamper and slow the pace of the match.

Sayan.

I'm really curious what FIFA's decision will be on this matter.

Football has become an international game which has also become highly contested by countries raising tensions between countries some time. Recent events in the west African qualifying games and European qualifying games have created high tensions between the fans of these each countries. FIFA the world body in charge overseeing and enforcing strict rules in world football has a major role in playing and defusing these tensions and encouraging a more friendly approach towards these games.

Serena Williams & Diego Maradona's swearing is music to my ears compared to this.

replay!!!

it is high time FIFA start taking a right judgement in a situation like this,we are talking about a ticket to south africa a WORLD CUP Qualification for that matter and if fifa allows the Ireland to be rubbed by France like this that mean i wil advise players to always use hand to score goal whenever it is difficult for them to score with leg and OF course FIFA will not do anything.Let FIFA act now otherwise.FOOT BALL will be Renamed HAND BALL.

I didn't watch the game F – IRE. – Can one really assume this goal changed the outcome of the match? Why were the Irish unable to score another goal?
In life we have to learn to accept decisions taken in an instant. Why do people always want to change their fate? Is the outcome so unbearable?
I'd propose to shut TV out from football games, at least prohibit close-ups so as not to interfere with the referees.
It's only a game, folks! I wish there'd be a referee in politics. This could alter the course of history.

Referee and Linesman should be blamed,but,that doesnt correct anything.Ireland eilminated from World Cup 2010,France is going to South Africa.
It may be considered UEFA President Platini's success.
Someones write Replay.UEFA said No Replay and closed the case,but it will be remembered forever.

Seems the rule and actions of FIFA are in contradiction from what FIFA stand for: “WHAT WE STAND FOR – Our core values of authenticity, unity, performance and integrity are at the very heart of who we are.
Integrity. We believe that, just as the game itself, FIFA must be a model of fair play, tolerance, sportsmanship and transparency.” http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/federation/mission.html

Very interesting mission, but I think often the importance of sport-spectacle weights more in their decisions then the values of sport should pursue.
Maybe FIFA should reevaluate their rules, so they are in conformity of what is FIFA mission.

i understand that Thierry HENRY is wrong for what he did, i don't blame fifa for not replaying the match, i do however blame the referees for their act, i cannot believe they missed something like that, it however shows that the assistant referee on the line was not in correct position. .. Fifa stands by rules and regulations, if 4 referees cannot see the play, cannot make a call, then there is nothing that the organization can do. Fans are asking for a replay, FIFA will not allow that, if they do, then what happened to all the games before this with controversy. what happened to Thierry HENRY before when a hand ball made him loose the finals. lets think people

go spain