FIFA Turned Down Ireland and France World Cup Replay of Game
London – The hopes of Ireland’s a possible rematch of its World Cup qualifier against France was dashed after the French Football Federation and FIFA both rejected requests for the game to be played again
Turning down the appeal by the Football Association of Ireland and the pressures put up by the lawmakers and football figures in both countries. FIFA said it could not interfere with referee’s decision to allow the game-winning goal stands, despite an alleged hand ball by France main skipper Thierry Henry.
Riot Mars Egypt Loss to Algeria in FIFA World Cup
Egyptian fans put a blazed Algerian flags and made riots outside the Algerian Embassy in Cairo, smashing cars and shop windows in a heated wor over their bitter World Cup Qualifier tormentor. Egyptian fans have been thrown into a a frenzy upon learning that Algerians attacked and injured Egyptians after their World Cup Qualifier match in Khartoum, Sudan. Algeria won 1-0 to clinch a berth in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
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November 23, 2009 5:03 pm | 
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Jack Warner, one of the most influential people behind FIFA, is supporting Australia bid to host the FIFA World Cup in 2018 or 2012.
Warner, who has lashed out England’s World Cup bid in for the past few weeks, dispatched concerns that Australia have weak hosting bid and considered as a far away contender.
Australia being allegedly ‘far away’ is a bit of a ridiculous statement,” stated the FIFA executive committee member on the Football Federation Australia website. “God created the world round for a reason: distance is relative to where you stand.
And the Australian continent is nearer to two-thirds of the world’s population than most other places. So what’s the fuss?”
Australia is one of the nine bidders for 2018, and one of 11 in the race for 2022, the decision for both will be determined by December 2010.
Warner made several visits to Australia as he quipped, “Australia created the best ever Olympics and demonstrated an ability to host and manage some of the biggest sporting events in the world with class, expertise and with a dedication to excellence.”
“If there is a country that truly deserves to host the FIFA World Cup, then it is the island continent of Australia…Warner also cited Australia’s two straight FIFA World Cup appearances. “Just look how Australia has fared in football over the years, and now, even your neighbour, New Zealand, have qualified. What a fantastic achievement,” the elated influential Warner said.
Football Federation Australia chairman Frank Lowy is expecting to win on its country’s bid on 2018, and if not however 2022 will be a great second price. South Africa is the host of next year’s World Cup with powerhouse Brazil staging the the 2014 event.
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