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‘I probably would have done it myself’: Richard Dunne on Thierry Henry’s handball that robbed Ireland of a 2010 World Cup place

Richard Dunne and Thierry Henry Republic of Ireland vs France

When the Republic of Ireland played France in a two-legged play-off tie in November 2009, there was a spot at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa at stake, but controversy shrouded the final result.

France won 1-0 at Croke Park in the first-leg, meaning Ireland knew they had to win the game in 90 minutes to have a shot at qualifying for the tournament. Robbie Keane managed to score at the Stade de France four days later, sending the game to extra-time.

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