Time to move on, says France Football Federation

The France Football Federation believe the controversy of their World Cup qualification should be put aside following FIFA’s decision that the play-off against the Republic of Ireland will not be replayed.

The France Football Federation believes the controversy of their World Cup qualification should be put aside following FIFA’s decision that the play-off against the Republic of Ireland will not be replayed.

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) had formally requested a replay after Thierry Henry’s clear handball in the build-up to William Gallas’ decisive goal which secured France a 2-1 aggregate victory in the World Cup play-off.