Jose Antonio Reyes has hit out at referee Herbert Fandel for the “ridiculous” booking which rules him out of Arsenal’s last European match at Highbury.

CHELSEA midfielder Michael Essien has apologised to Liverpool’s Dietmar Hamann for the tackle which has landed him with a UEFA charge.

Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has apologised to Liverpool’s Dietmar Hamann for the tackle which has landed him with a UEFA charge.

UEFA have charged Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien with gross unsporting conduct after challenge on Liverpool’s Dietmar Hamann.

Rep of Ireland 0 France 1

Republic of Ireland 0 France 0

ALTHOUGH they lie fourth in Group Four, France remain convinced they will qualify for the 2006 World Cup finals by taking six points from their upcoming qualifiers against the Faroe Islands and the Irish.