Ireland
Protest at French Embassy over match result
Saturday, 21 November 2009A group of Irish soccer supporters gathered at the French Embassy in Dublin this afternoon in a continuing protest over last Wednesday night's controversial World Cup play-off against France.
A similar demonstration was held at the French Embassy yesterday.
The French Football Federation has rejected a call from the Football Association of Ireland to approach FIFA about having the match replayed.
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The FFF says FIFA's decision is binding and applies to both Federations.
The player at the centre of the controversy, Thierry Henry, earlier said a replay would be the fairest outcome.
In a statement today, the FAI said it now accepts the decision of FIFA not to grant a replay.
