Henry's handball blessed Ireland with US$ 5m and France a place in South Africa 2010

Friday, June 5th 2015 - 04:27 UTC

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The latest revelations of allegations of irregular payments by FIFA have brought Ireland, South Africa and Venezuela under the spotlight. In effect a FIFA official has admitted Ireland received 5 million dollars in compensation for missing out on a place at the 2010 World Cup after a handball by player Thierry Henry gave France victory and a place in South Africa. Read full article

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darragh
A Bloody Disgrace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jun 05th, 2015 - 11:07 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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CabezaDura2
Euros not dollars.
Jun 05th, 2015 - 07:06 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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GeoffWard2
World Politics Review

'In Latin America, FIFA Scandal Fuels Anti-Corruption Movement'

http://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/articles/15924/in-latin-america-fifa-scandal-fuels-anti-corruption-movement

US people who know little about football, have a small article about South and Central American corruption, FIFA/politics and 'soccer'.
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