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FOOTBALL : There was plenty of sympathy for the Republic of Ireland in the French media on Thursday morning after the controversial extra-time goal that denied them a place in next summer’s World Cup finals.
FOOTBALL : Players’ chief Gordon Taylor has called for the introduction of video replays after the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup dreams were shattered by a goal that should never have been given.
FOOTBALL : William Gallas’ controversial extra-time strike spared France’s blushes as the Republic of Ireland’s dreams were dashed in Paris with a 1-1 draw (2-1 France on aggregate).
FOOTBALL : Nemanja Vidic is in line to return to the Manchester United defence for Saturday’s Barclays Premier League showdown with Everton.
FOOTBALL : Arsenal striker Eduardo has signed a new “long-term” contract at the Emirates Stadium.
FOOTBALL : Injured Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta has a vision of getting fit and remaining at Goodison Park for the rest of his career.
FOOTBALL : Holland striker Dirk Kuyt has accused Italy of a lack of respect as the row of Robin van Persie’s ankle injury continues to rage.
FOOTBALL : England goalkeeper David James expects to be fully fit for next summer’s World Cup.
FOOTBALL : Captain John Terry expects Chelsea to make the most of the January transfer window.
FOOTBALL : Rafael Benitez will quit as Liverpool boss if star striker Fernando Torres is sold against his will.
FOOTBALL : Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson is desperate to keep Craig Levein as his manager.
FOOTBALL : Jim Jefferies admitted on Monday night it was “flattering” to be linked with the Scotland job but refused to divulge whether he was interested in succeeding George Burley.
FOOTBALL : Robin van Persie intends to do all he can to get back into action for Arsenal as soon as possible – and will travel to Serbia for radical medical treatment that involves massage using fluid from a placenta.
FOOTBALL : Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie appeared in court on Monday charged with having “cheated the public revenue” over the signing-on fee to a midfielder.
FOOTBALL : Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was today facing up to an injury crisis after it was confirmed Holland international striker Robin van Persie has partially torn ankle ligaments.
