I am sure one of the headline at sport column since last week has to be Ireland vs France world cup qualifying match second leg. We all seen the replay and the clear hand ball by Thierry Henry.
FIFA yesterday dismissed the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) for a rematch.
To be brutally honest, i agree with FIFA. The decision of referee is final. Ireland and France knew it before the match started. I don't think Ireland will agree for a rematch it happen the other way. Rule is rule. If you don't agree with it, don't take part.
Throughout history, we have seen some even more ridiculous and controversial decision in sport. England football team won the 1966 world cup with a goal that never went in. Argentina won the quarter final football match of 1986 world cup with the "hand of god" and eventually won the world cup. Who can forget the 1972 Olympics basketball gold medal match between Soviet Union and USA where referee virtually gave Soviet Union second chance and they took it.
More recently, Dallas Maverick lose to Denver Nuggets at last year NBA playoff Western Conference Semi Final as all 3 referees didn't see the foul that committed by Mavs. Shogun Maricio Rua clearly beat Lyoto Machida at UFC 104 but all 3 judges gave Machida the win. Defending world champion Italy won the quarter final of 2006 world cup against Australia with a dodge from Fabio Grosso.
The truth of the matter is this: you live by the rule if you decide to take part. Otherwise don't participate. This is the thing that make sport exciting and unpredictable. I guest West Germany can call for a rematch for the 1966 world cup if FIFA allow a rematch between Ireland and France.
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