FIFA World Cup 2010 News

Egypt quits N. Africa league after Algeria defeat

Sudanese policemen stand guard in front of Algerian fans ahead of the 2010 World Cup qualification play-off between Egypt and Algeria in Khartoum on November 18. Egypt suspended its membership of the Union of North African Football Federations on Thursday, complaining that Algerian fans had thrown stones at their supporters during the country's World Cup exit.
AFP - Friday, November 20

Egypt suspended its membership of the Union of North African Football Federations on Thursday, complaining that Algerian fans had thrown stones at their supporters during the country's World Cup exit. More »

  • Ireland midfielder Liam Lawrence(L), goalkeeper Given(3rdR) and defender Paul McShane shout at Swedish referee Martin Hansson(C) after a handball by Thierry Henry led to a goal. Henry's handball triggered fresh calls for referees to be given more help to get decisions right, either from video technology or extra officials.

    Henry handball row fuels calls for video, extra officials

    AFP - Friday, November 20

    Thierry Henry's handball that helped France reach the World Cup finals triggered fresh calls for referees to be given more help to get decisions right, either from video technology or extra officials.

  • TV grab shows French forward Thierry Henry touching the ball during the World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland at the Stade de France. The Football Association of Ireland has called on FIFA to order the World Cup play-off with France to be replayed after Henry helped knock out Ireland with a clear handball.

    Ireland calls for World Cup replay

    AFP - Friday, November 20

    Angry Irish football chiefs called Thursday on FIFA to order the World Cup play-off with France to be replayed, after France's Thierry Henry helped knock out Ireland with a clear handball.

  • French coach Raymond Domenech reacts during the World Cup 2010 qualifying football match France vs. Republic of Ireland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, northern Paris. Amid the turmoil, France coach Raymond Domenech has been told he will keep his job and lead 'Les Bleus' to the World Cup finals in South Africa next summer.

    Bulletproof Domenech survives another close call

    AFP - Friday, November 20

    Amid the turmoil, France coach Raymond Domenech was told Thursday that he would keep his job and lead 'Les Bleus' to the World Cup finals in South Africa next summer.

  • TV grab shows French forward Thierry Henry touching the ball during the World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland at the Stade de France. The Football Association of Ireland has called on FIFA to order the World Cup play-off with France to be replayed after Henry helped knock out Ireland with a clear handball.

    Ireland calls for France World Cup replay

    AFP - Friday, November 20

    The Football Association of Ireland called on Thursday on FIFA to order the World Cup playoff with France to be replayed after France's Thierry Henry helped knock out Ireland with a clear handball.

  • Sweden's Martin Hansson, seen here in June, the referee who mistakenly allowed the goal that sent France to the World Cup, succumbed to pressure created by FIFA, Ireland's assistant manager Liam Brady has claimed.

    'Handball' ref buckled under pressure: Ireland's Brady

    AFP - Friday, November 20

    The referee who mistakenly allowed the goal that sent France to the World Cup succumbed to pressure created by FIFA, Ireland's assistant manager Liam Brady claimed on Thursday.

  • Uruguay qualify for World Cup

    AFP - Thursday, November 19

    Uruguay finished the job, qualifying for the 2010 World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Costa Rica.

  • Irish goalkeeper Shay Given grabs the ball next to France's Thierry Henry during their World Cup 2010 qualifying match on November 18, at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, northern Paris. Former champions France secured their World Cup spot after a dramatic 1-1 draw.

    'Handball' Henry puts France in WC, Russia crash

    AFP - Thursday, November 19

    Superstar Thierry Henry was at the centre of a sensational World Cup cheating storm on Wednesday as France reached the 2010 finals in South Africa along with Portugal, Greece and Slovenia.

  • French defender William Gallas (2nd L) scores against Irish goalkeeper Shay Given (R) during the World Cup 2010 qualifying football match France vs. Republic of Ireland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, northern Paris. France secured their World Cup spot Wednesday after a dramatic 1-1 draw with the Republic of Ireland at the Stade de France.

    Controversy as French seal World Cup spot

    AFP - Thursday, November 19

    Former champions France flattered to deceive before securing their World Cup spot in controversial fashion here Wednesday after a dramatic 1-1 draw with the Republic of Ireland at the Stade de France.

  • Spain soar, Germany stutter in friendly action

    AFP - Thursday, November 19

    Spain underscored their status as World Cup favourites on Wednesday by swatting Austria 5-1 away in an international friendly encounter, David Villa twice on target.

  • Italy reserves down Sweden in friendly

    AFP - Thursday, November 19

    Centre-back Giorgio Chiellini scored the only goal as an Italy second-string beat Sweden 1-0 in Cesena in an international friendly on Wednesday.

  • Podolski double saves Germany on emotional Enke night

    AFP - Thursday, November 19

    Striker Lukas Podolski saved his country for the second consecutive match with an injury-time goal to seal Germany's 2-2 draw with the Ivory Coast on an emotional night here Wednesday.

  • Weakened Ghana survive in Angola

    AFP - Thursday, November 19

    African Nations Cup hosts Angola and contenders Ghana drew 0-0 Wednesday in a friendly at Cidadela Stadium.

  • LIVE REPORT: France 0 Republic of Ireland 1

    AFP - Thursday, November 19

    2127 GMT France fans still need convincing, and the atmosphere is one of frustration.

  • Yahia strike takes Algeria to World Cup

    AFP - Thursday, November 19

    A superb Antar Yahia goal gave Algeria a 1-0 victory over Egypt on Wednesday and a place at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

  • Wolfsburg's Dzeko admits Milan switch hope

    AFP - Thursday, November 19

    Hot-shot striker Edin Dzeko admitted Wednesday it would fulfill a lifelong dream if he switched to Italian giants AC Milan next summer as he eyes a possible move away from German champions Wolfsburg.

  • Serbs end South Korean streak in friendly

    AFP - Thursday, November 19

    Giant Serbia striker Nikola Zigic ended South Korea's 27-match unbeaten run with the only goal in Wednesday's international friendly at Craven Cottage.

  • Egypt, Algeria go head-to-head in World Cup playoff

    AFP - Thursday, November 19

    Sudan's security forces threw a tight security cordon around Khartoum to prevent violence between Algeria and Egypt fans at Wednesday's clash for a place in the football World Cup finals.

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