Barthez to miss Ireland-France clash

France goalkeeper Fabien Barthez is set to miss the World Cup qualifier against Ireland as he has had his ban for spitting extended until December 31, the French Football Federation (FFF) have announced.

The veteran custodian could return to football as early as October 15 if he complies with a programme to help amateur football set up by the FFF but this is still too late for him to face Ireland.