France coach sees no need for handball apology
AP News | 2009-11-20 10:41:41
<div id="subtitle">France coach Raymond Domenech doesn't feel guilty after Thierry Henry's handball vs Ireland</div><div><p>France coach Raymond Domenech says he and his players see no reason to apologize for the Thierry Henry handball against Ireland that put the team into the World Cup.</p><p>Domenech said his team does not feel guilty about the way Henry handled the ball with his left hand before setting up William Gallas' goal against Ireland on Wednesday.</p><p>The goal gave France a 2-1 aggregate win after two legs of the playoff.</p><p>Domenech said on L'Express magazine's Web site that he "didn't understand why we have been asked to apologize."</p><p>FIFA on Friday rejected Ireland's request for a replay.</p><img src="http://admatch-syndication.mochila.com/images/ad.gif?aid=63830592&bid=informcom" /></div><div id="copyright"><div>
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