French hand-wringing over dubious win
Nov 22, 2009 1st Paragraph, English 1st Paragraph
For a nation not particularly known for its moral qualms – it once hailed a head-butting footballer as a hero – the French feel surprisingly chastened about their questionable qualification for next year’s World Cup. Reactions to Thierry Henry’s handball, which led to the goal that sent the national team to the South African finals at the expense of the hapless Irish, have ranged from embarrassment to outrage…
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