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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 04: Former Arsenal player Thierry Henry acknowledges the fans applause prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Blackburn Rovers at Emirates Stadium on October 4, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

Humor: We Know What Happened During The France—Ireland Clash

It was a day like any other. Or not so. Thierry Henry handled the ball, crossed a ball that was headed by William Gallas into the back of the net to launch France into the 2010 World Cup and eliminate Ireland from contention...

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New Article: Thierry Henry: That's French For Unsportsmanlike

published by Ryan Popilchak

The World Cup, much like the Olympics, is meant to be a pinnacle of the sporting world. Countries pin their hopes and wishes on their team, hoping to ride an emotional wave of pride and euphoria to a title...

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Dave Miller commented on Humor: We Know What Happened During The France—Ireland Clash

Rumour has it that Henri has realised that he is now onto something and has booked a surgeon to remove his hands and replace them with...

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Dave Miller commented on Humor: We Know What Happened During The France—Ireland Clash

Rumour has it that Henri has realised that he is now onto something and has booked a surgeon to remove his hands and replace them with...

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Salaar Shamsi commented on Humor: We Know What Happened During The France—Ireland Clash

Zahi's comedy at it's brilliant best :)

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Salaar Shamsi commented on Humor: We Know What Happened During The France—Ireland Clash

Zahi's comedy at it's brilliant best :)

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Humor: We Know What Happened During The France—Ireland Clash has been liked by Salaar Shamsi.

written by Zahi Sahli

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Humor: We Know What Happened During The France—Ireland Clash has been liked by Kr.Abhimanyu VINAY RAJPUT .

written by Zahi Sahli

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Kr.Abhimanyu VINAY RAJPUT commented on Humor: We Know What Happened During The France—Ireland Clash

:D! - You always seem to amaze me! All Hail Zahi 'le humorist' Sahli !

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Kr.Abhimanyu VINAY RAJPUT commented on Humor: We Know What Happened During The France—Ireland Clash

:D! - You always seem to amaze me! All Hail Zahi 'le humorist' Sahli !

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Andrew Jordan commented on Humor: We Know What Happened During The France—Ireland Clash

"Look at Henry's photo. Thierry "The Cheat" Henry. And he has his two arms raised up in the air! That's good. At least he knows he's...

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  lol thanks Andrew.

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Barney commented on Humor: We Know What Happened During The France—Ireland Clash

Haha! 2009 the end of the football world! Now that you mention it, that beachball did start moving all by itself when Liverpool played Sunderland... And...

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  hahaha.. ok will keep quiet! and the beachball incident! who was behind that? I'm sure you...

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Yom commented on Ireland Clutching At Straws

Great article! People seem to forget that Anelka was denied a clear penalty and that the Irish that are so shocked by the unsporting behaviour of...

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  Exactly i understand their frustration but all this complaining as if it was the worst scandal...
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  It will all blow over soon and France will go to South Africa, they don't deserve...
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New Article: Ireland Vs France 2 Scary But Enjoyable Matchs

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the ireland france match 5 unmissasble pointers 1.)Henry allmost unmissable handball 2.)Everas penlty call/dive 3.)Keanos savage goal 4.)Anelkas scorcher 5...

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New Article: Humor: We Know What Happened During The France-Ireland Clash

published by Zahi Sahli

It was a day like any other. Or not so. Thierry Henry handled the ball, crossed a ball that was headed by William Gallas in the back of the net. Or is that only what "they" want us to see...

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