‘Handball goal cost us our dreams’, says St Ledger

Defender Sean St Ledger admits the Republic of Ireland feel “robbed” after France’s controversial winning goal in their World Cup qualifying play-off.

‘Handball goal cost us our dreams’, says St Ledger

Defender Sean St Ledger admits the Republic of Ireland feel “robbed” after France’s controversial winning goal in their World Cup qualifying play-off.

Thierry Henry clearly handled the ball before setting up his former Arsenal team-mate William Gallas to head Les Bleus into the finals in South Africa next summer.

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