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BLATTER: FIFA chief upset the Irish

FIFA will not replay Paris play-off

Governing body dash Irish hopes with official announcement.

CELEBRATIONS: Uruguay enjoy making it through

World Cup finalists in full

A list of the 32 teams that have made it through to South Africa.

CONTROVERSY: Gallas equalises in extra time

Henry handball dumps sad Irish out

Controversial extra-time Gallas goal breaks Ireland's hearts.

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HANDBALL: TF1 video clearly shows the offence

Should the Paris match be replayed?

Is Kilbane right to call for a rematch after Henry handball?

FIGHT: Tempers flare in the Slovenia tie

World Cup play-off round-up

Russia and Ukraine bow out but Portugal progress.

Milner can make the plane to South Africa

Villa ace shows the enthusiasm England will need at the World Cup.

PRINCE WILLIAM: Backing the 2018 bid

The FA's World Cup bid trump card is unveiled

Prince William is the Ace up the sleeve as 2018 team target votes.

TERRY: Brazil are beatable

John Terry: Brazil don't scare me

Skipper not fazed by Samba stars despite defeat.

PRINCE WILLIAM: With Wayne Rooney

Prince William backs the 2018 bid

Royal seal of approval to the bid to stage the finals.

TRIESMAN: The ultimate dream is in hands

Triesman asks Premier League for cash

Lord Triesman faces another challenge to his authority.

WINNER: Anelka's shot has deflected past Given

Anelka's cruel winner boosts France

Ireland head to Paris a goal down after valiant effort at Croke Park.

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The prince and the showman can win the 2018 bid for England.

ENKE: Tragic loss of life

Robert Enke suicide note found

Legend Frank Beckenbauer leads goalkeeper tributes.

CAPELLO: With the bust of Sir Alf Ramsey

England confident of seedings boost

Elite grouping on the cards for Fabio Capello's World Cup hopefuls.

DUNNE AND KEANE: Irish colleagues

Keane more important than Henry

Ireland stopper hails team-mate's importance to the cause.

Capello's warning to stars

England boss spells out it's fit or bust for his World Cup hopefuls.

James admits to change of focus

England keeper used to want his rivals to drop a clanger.

GERRARD: Club versus country row

Rafa ready to go to war with Capello

Gerrard call-up would spark massive bust-up with Reds boss.

PLATT: Honest assessment of Trapattoni's strengths

Platt lifts the lid on Trapattoni's past

Ex-Juve star has changed his opinion of the wily Italian boss.

John Terrry: This means the world to me

Three Lions skipper reveals his pride in an exclusive interview.

CISSOKHO (right): In action against Liverpool

Cissokho earns World Cup call-up

Domenech names two new faces for his play-off against Ireland.

ACTION: Gibbs looks the part for Arsenal

Is Kieran Gibbs the new Ashley Cole?

Just how good is the full-back? Our detailed report analyses his game.

Giresse: Qualification is in the bag

France legend says Le Bleus will crush Trap's Ireland.

Trap outlines play-off game-plan

Ireland coach knows the way to create a major World Cup upset.

FRANCE: Irish opponents

French test for Trap's Republic

Republic of Ireland have a mountain to climb to reach the World Cup.

Capello rages as star breaks phone ban

England boss loses his rag and hurls metal tray at a wall.

Beckham defends 'perfect' Rio

David Beckham says Rio Ferdinand will come through his tough spell.

Ferdinand: I've not lost my focus

Rio Ferdinand tells the News of the World he has not lost his focus.

Kirkland up for England spot

Roberto Martinez tips Chris Kirkland for South Africa.

Capello with his squad for Ukraine

Who will make the plane to South Africa?

A player-by-player guide to the hopefuls in the England squad.

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HAMSIK: Hot property at Napoli

One to watch: Marek Hamsik

Youngster is Slovakia's main man in South Africa.

ELIA: Performing well in the Bundesliga

One to watch: Eljero Elia

Winger is another of Holland's promising starlets.

One to watch: Nicolas Otamendi

Argentina need a defensive rock - is he the answer?

HOLOSKO: Skips past England skipper John Terry

One to watch: Filip Holosko

Besiktas hitman is a real wizard of the dribble.

One to watch: Thomas Muller

Bayern Munich ace can make it into Low's squad.

One to watch: Guillermo Ochoa

A top keeper who can make a splash in South Africa.

Tsepo Masilela: Hot property

One to watch: Tsepo Masilela

Another of our players to watch out for in next year's World Cup finals.

Edson Braafheid: Bayern Munich star

One to watch: Edson Braafheid

A Dutch defender with a bright future for club and country.

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