
Dec 2 - By Associated Press
FIFA rejected the use of extra match officials at the 2010 World Cup on Wednesday, instead opening a disciplinary case against France's Thierry Henry for a hand ball in the World Cup playoff against Ireland. Complete Story...
Dec 1 - By Associated Press
FIFA says Ireland will not be invited to the World Cup as a 33rd team despite the hand ball by Thierry Henry that helped France eliminate the Irish in a playoff.

Nov 30 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
CAPE TOWN, South Africa - FIFA says Ireland will not be invited to the World Cup as a 33rd team despite the hand ball by Thierry Henry that helped France eliminate the Irish in a playoff.
Nov 30 - By Associated Press
Ireland has asked FIFA to be allowed into the World Cup as an extra team after Thierry Henry's handball helped France eliminate the Irish in a playoff.

Nov 29 - By Associated Press
FIFA president Sepp Blatter says it wasn't Thierry Henry's responsibility to tell the referee he handled the ball in the buildup to France's goal against Ireland in the World Cup playoff.

Nov 21 - By Associated Press
Ireland has given up hope of a World Cup playoff replay against France because of Thierry Henry's hand ball.

Nov 20 - By Stuart Condie, AP Sports Writer
FIFA rejected Ireland's request to replay its World Cup qualifier against France on Friday, while Thierry Henry said a rematch would be "the fairest solution" to resolve the furor over his extra-time hand ball that set up the deciding goal.

Nov 20 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
- There will be no rematch.

Nov 20 - By Associated Press
Thierry Henry denied Friday that he was a cheat but said the "fairest solution" would be to replay the France-Ireland World Cup playoff that was decided by his hand ball.

Nov 20 - By Associated Press
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.

Nov 20 - By Associated Press
FIFA ruled out the possibility of replaying the disputed France-Ireland World Cup qualifier on Friday, rejecting an Irish appeal to stage the playoff again after Thierry Henry handled the ball to set up the deciding goal in extra time.

Nov 20 - By Rob Harris, AP Sports Writer
Irish soccer officials accused Thierry Henry of damaging the integrity of the game when he blatantly handled the ball to set up the goal that booked France's place at next year's World Cup in South Africa.

Nov 19 - By Shawn Pogatchnik, Associated Press Writer
Ireland appealed to France and FIFA on Thursday to replay their World Cup playoff after an obvious hand ball by Thierry Henry set up the deciding goal.

Nov 19 - By John Leicester, AP Sports Columnist
Soccer players just can't be trusted to be honest and Thierry Henry proved that by choosing to play volleyball against Ireland, blatantly handling the ball for the goal that sent France to the World Cup.

Nov 19 - By Shawn Pogatchnik, Associated Press Writer
Ireland appealed to France and soccer authorities Thursday to replay their World Cup playoff after an obvious hand ball by Thierry Henry produced the winning goal.

Nov 18 - By Jerome Pugmire, AP Sports Writer
France qualified for its fourth consecutive World Cup when officials missed an obvious hand ball by Thierry Henry that led to William Gallas' overtime goal in a 1-1 tie against Ireland on Wednesday night.

May 26 - By Paul Logothetis, AP Sports Writer
Barcelona's formidable attack should be at its best with Thierry Henry and Andres Iniesta likely to return for the Champions League final against Manchester United.

Jun 25 - By Ronald Blum, AP Sports Writer
Thierry Henry can see himself following David Beckham's path and leaving Europe to join Major League Soccer — someday.

Oct 17 - By Associated Press
Thierry Henry broke Michel Platini's French national team scoring record, getting a pair of goals Wednesday night in a 2-0 victory over Lithuania in a European Championship qualifier.

Dec 4 - By Robert Millward, AP Soccer Writer
Thierry Henry keeps falling short — runner-up with Arsenal in the Champions League and with France at the World Cup, third in the European player of the year award.

Sep 6 - By Jerome Pugmire, AP Sports Writer
Two months after losing the World Cup final to Italy, France beat the Italians 3-1 in a European Championship qualifier on Sidney Govou's two goals and one by Thierry Henry.

May 15 - By Robert Millward, AP Soccer Writer
This has the ingredients of a classic: Barcelona vs. Arsenal. Ronaldinho vs. Thierry Henry.

May 11 - By Jerome Pugmire, AP Sports Writer
Thierry Henry might be the most versatile forward at this year's World Cup — and among the most feared. The France striker scores with regularity, assists on dozens of goals and rarely is injured. His speed and fitness mean defenders never are afforded a moment of rest.

May 6 - By Associated Press
Thierry Henry scored a hat trick in Arsenal's final game at Highbury, powering his team to a 4-2 victory over Wigan on Sunday for fourth place in the English Premier League.