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Blatter defends Henry
Fifa president not critical of striker over handball
Fifa president Sepp Blatter has revealed his support for Thierry Henry in the wake of the France striker's controversial handball.
Henry set up the goal that secured victory for Les Bleus in their World Cup play-off against Republic of Ireland earlier this month.
The goal should have been disallowed after Henry used his hand to control the ball before crossing for William Gallas to head home.
Henry admitted after the game that it was handball but he has received fierce criticism for his actions and for not telling the referee immediately.
Blatter has now broken his silence over the incident, with L'Equipe newspaper reporting that he phoned Henry following the match to offer his backing.
"(Henry) was honest by admitting that he did use his hand, but it wasn't his responsibility to tell the referee," the French newspaper quotes Blatter as saying.
"The referee should have taken the time to reflect rather than immediately awarding the goal."
I really do not understand how this guy is in charge of world football and even more how (as far as I am aware) he doesn't seem to get any challengers for his job. He should be out condemning Henry and intimating that he will banned from the World Cup. Making an example of Henry might just make some of these 'Professional' footballers think twice about cheating.
Blatter defends Henry
Fifa president not critical of striker over handball
Fifa president Sepp Blatter has revealed his support for Thierry Henry in the wake of the France striker's controversial handball.
Henry set up the goal that secured victory for Les Bleus in their World Cup play-off against Republic of Ireland earlier this month.
The goal should have been disallowed after Henry used his hand to control the ball before crossing for William Gallas to head home.
Henry admitted after the game that it was handball but he has received fierce criticism for his actions and for not telling the referee immediately.
Blatter has now broken his silence over the incident, with L'Equipe newspaper reporting that he phoned Henry following the match to offer his backing.
"(Henry) was honest by admitting that he did use his hand, but it wasn't his responsibility to tell the referee," the French newspaper quotes Blatter as saying.
"The referee should have taken the time to reflect rather than immediately awarding the goal."
I really do not understand how this guy is in charge of world football and even more how (as far as I am aware) he doesn't seem to get any challengers for his job. He should be out condemning Henry and intimating that he will banned from the World Cup. Making an example of Henry might just make some of these 'Professional' footballers think twice about cheating.
And N'gog, did he call him to offer such support, what a crock of ****e Blatter is, hypocritical, self serving and crooked.
An Extra place? That would mean 33 teams how would that work 
He thought Henry may be in need of some support apparently, after cheating caused him to come in for some criticism, poor Henry.
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