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Uruguay's goalkeeper Diego (R) holds the ball during their ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:54:21 GMT

(Reuters) - Uruguay's goalkeeper Diego (R) holds the ball during their FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup semi-final match against Switzerland in Dubai November 21, 2009. REUTERS/Mosab Omar (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES SPORT BEACH SOCCER)

Bruno of Brazil (C) vies for the ball against Portugal during ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:52:08 GMT

(Reuters) - Bruno of Brazil (C) vies for the ball against Portugal during their FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup semi-final match in Dubai November 21, 2009. REUTERS/Mosab Omar (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES SPORT BEACH SOCCER)

Martin (L) of Uruguay vies for the ball with Kaspar Jaeggy of ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:52:05 GMT

(Reuters) - Martin (L) of Uruguay vies for the ball with Kaspar Jaeggy of Switzerland during their FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup semi-final match in Dubai November 21, 2009. REUTERS/Mosab Omar (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES SPORT BEACH SOCCER)

Madjer of Portugal executes a scissors-kick against Brazil during ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:47:41 GMT

(Reuters) - Madjer of Portugal executes a scissors-kick against Brazil during their FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup semi-final match in Dubai November 21, 2009. REUTERS/Mosab Omar (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES SPORT BEACH SOCCER)

Benjamin of Brazil (L) shoots the ball past Portugal's Madjer ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:46:31 GMT

(Reuters) - Benjamin of Brazil (L) shoots the ball past Portugal's Madjer during their FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup semi-final match in Dubai November 21, 2009. REUTERS/Mosab Omar (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES BEACH SOCCER SPORT)

Republic of Ireland soccer fans protest outside the French Embassy, ...

(AP) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:21:58 GMT

(AP) - Republic of Ireland soccer fans protest outside the French Embassy, in Dublin, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, over the controversial World Cup Qualifying match between the two countries on Wednesday night. One protester called for a boycott of products endorsed by the Gallic superstars as anger rose over the decision to allow their extra time winner despite French captain Thierry Henry's handball. (AP Photo / Julien Behal, pa)

A Republic of Ireland fan holds up a flag referring to the controversial ...

(AP) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:56:48 GMT

(AP) - A Republic of Ireland fan holds up a flag referring to the controversial French World Cup qualifying match against Ireland , before the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield, Liverpool, England, Saturday Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Tim Hales)

VIDEO: Football's world ruling body FIFA has officially ...

(AFP) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:12:01 GMT

(AFP) - VIDEO: Football's world ruling body FIFA has officially turned down a request from the Irish to stage a replay of their controversial World Cup playoff defeat to France. Duration: 1:31(AFP)

French midfielder Yoann Gourcuff (centre) vies with Irish defender ...

(AFP/File) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:12:01 GMT

(AFP/File) - French midfielder Yoann Gourcuff (centre) vies with Irish defender Kevin Kilbane (left) and Irish forward Keith Andrews during their World Cup 2010 qualifying match at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, northern Paris on November 18. The Football Association of Ireland has recognised in a statement that Ireland has failed in its bid to have their World Cup play-off against France replayed.(AFP/File/Lionel Bonaventure)

Iraqi youths play soccer, in Baghdad, Iraq, Saturday, Nov. 21, ...

(AP) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:39:45 GMT

(AP) - Iraqi youths play soccer, in Baghdad, Iraq, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. FIFA suspended Iraq from world football on Friday because of political interference in the national federation. Football's world governing body said it was 'unacceptable' for Iraq's Olympic committee to disband the federation this week for alleged financial and administrative irregularities. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

An Egyptian woman walks past a line of riot policemen standing ...

(AFP) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:15:54 GMT

(AFP) - An Egyptian woman walks past a line of riot policemen standing guard during a violent protest by hundreds of demonstrators near the Algerian embassy in Cairo on November 20. President Hosni Mubarak has warned that Cairo will be firm in dealing with those who harm Egyptians, following attacks on its nationals in Algeria and Sudan over a World Cup football match.(AFP/Cris Bouroncle)

Egyptians burn an Algerian flag in Cairo. President Hosni Mubarak ...

(AFP) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:15:54 GMT

(AFP) - Egyptians burn an Algerian flag in Cairo. President Hosni Mubarak vowed that Egypt will be firm in dealing with attacks on its nationals, amid hot tempers and a diplomatic spat with Algeria over a World Cup football showdown.(AFP/Cris Bouroncle)

Egyptian riot police stands guard during a protest near the ...

(AFP/File) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:12:28 GMT

(AFP/File) - Egyptian riot police stands guard during a protest near the Algerian embassy in Cairo on November 20, with anger mounting over attacks on Egyptians after the countries' World Cup qualifier. President Hosni Mubarak has warned that Egypt will not be "lax" towards those who harm Egyptians, following attacks on its nationals in Algeria and Sudan over a World Cup football match.(AFP/File/Cris Bouroncle)

Ukraine's fans, wearing face masks as preventive measures ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:40:44 GMT

(Reuters) - Ukraine's fans, wearing face masks as preventive measures against the H1N1 flu, cheer during the second leg of the 2010 World Cup qualifying soccer match in Donetsk November 18, 2009. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich

Former French international Eric Cantona, seen here in May 2009, ...

(AFP/File) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:40:17 GMT

(AFP/File) - Former French international Eric Cantona, seen here in May 2009, launched a stinging attack on national coach Raymond Domenech on Friday following France's controversial qualification for the 2010 World Cup.(AFP/File/Francois Guillot)

This TV grab from TF1 shows French forward Thierry Henry eyeing ...

(AFP/TF1/File) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:27:56 GMT

(AFP/TF1/File) - This TV grab from TF1 shows French forward Thierry Henry eyeing the ball next to Ireland's Paul McShane during their World Cup 2010 qualifying football match at the Stade de France on November 18. France captain Thierry Henry said "the fairest solution" to the row over his handball in the World Cup playoff against Ireland would be a replay, but FIFA rejected an Irish call for a re-match.(AFP/TF1/File/OFF)

Interactive graphic on the 32 qualifiers for football's ...

(AFP iactiv) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:27:56 GMT

(AFP iactiv) - Interactive graphic on the 32 qualifiers for football's 2010 World Cup.(AFP iactiv)

France's Thierry Henry (left) and Ireland defender Richard ...

(AFP/File) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:27:56 GMT

(AFP/File) - France's Thierry Henry (left) and Ireland defender Richard Dunne are pictured at the end of their World Cup 2010 qualifying football match at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis on November 18. Henry said "the fairest solution" to the row over his handball in the World Cup playoff against Ireland would be a replay, but FIFA rejected an Irish call for a re-match.(AFP/File/Franck Fife)

A replay of the controversial World Cup play-off match between ...

(FFF) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:09:47 GMT

(FFF) - A replay of the controversial World Cup play-off match between France and the Republic of Ireland is out of the question, the French Football Federation (FFF) reiterated on Friday.(FFF)

Egyptian riot policemen stand guard during a violent protest ...

(AFP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:59:57 GMT

(AFP) - Egyptian riot policemen stand guard during a violent protest near the Algerian embassy in Cairo. Violent protestors injured dozens of police near the Algerian embassy in Cairo on Friday, fanning the flames of a diplomatic row that erupted over a football World Cup qualifier won by bitter rivals Algeria.(AFP/Cris Bouroncle)

A group Egyptians wave their national flags from a car as they ...

(AFP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:59:57 GMT

(AFP) - A group Egyptians wave their national flags from a car as they drive past riot policemen near the Algerian embassy in Cairo. Violent protestors injured dozens of police near the Algerian embassy in Cairo on Friday, fanning the flames of a diplomatic row that erupted over a football World Cup qualifier won by bitter rivals Algeria.(AFP/Cris Bouroncle)

A superb Antar Yahia goal gave Algeria a 1-0 victory over Egypt ...

(AFPTV) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:59:57 GMT

(AFPTV) - A superb Antar Yahia goal gave Algeria a 1-0 victory over Egypt Wednesday and a place at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. In Cairo, football fans expressed their bitter disappointment. Duration: 00:58.(AFPTV)

Egyptians burn an Algerian flag as they protest near the Algerian ...

(AFP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:59:57 GMT

(AFP) - Egyptians burn an Algerian flag as they protest near the Algerian embassy in Cairo. Violent protestors injured dozens of police near the Algerian embassy in Cairo on Friday, fanning the flames of a diplomatic row that erupted over a football World Cup qualifier won by bitter rivals Algeria.(AFP/Cris Bouroncle)

This TV grab from TF1 shows French forward Thierry Henry controlling ...

(AFP/TF1/OFF/File) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:30:56 GMT

(AFP/TF1/OFF/File) - This TV grab from TF1 shows French forward Thierry Henry controlling the ball with his hand next to Ireland's Paul McShane during their World Cup 2010 qualifying football match on November 18. Irish football chiefs renewed Friday an appeal for FIFA to order a handball-marred World Cup playoff with France to be replayed, after Henry said a re-match would be the "fairest solution."(AFP/TF1/OFF/File)

Ivory Coast's Bosnian coach Vahid Halilhodzic , seen here ...

(AFP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:18:45 GMT

(AFP) - Ivory Coast's Bosnian coach Vahid Halilhodzic , seen here on November 18, brimmed with confidence here Friday despite having to face fellow World Cup qualifiers Ghana, Togo and Burkina Faso in the African Nations Cup 'Group of Death'.(AFP/John Macdougall)

Ghana football fans celebrate after their team beat South Korea ...

(AFP/File) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:10 GMT

(AFP/File) - Ghana football fans celebrate after their team beat South Korea in a FIFA Under-20 World Cup quarter-final football match in the Egyptian city of Suez in October. World Cup qualifiers Ghana and Ivory Coast will clash in the first round of the African Nations Cup after the draw here Friday placed them in Group B with Burkina Faso and Togo.(AFP/File/Cris Bouroncle)

Glass shards from a smashed shop window lie in front of Egyptian ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:41:47 GMT

(Reuters) - Glass shards from a smashed shop window lie in front of Egyptian riot police standing guard following a night of violence between Egyptian national team soccer fans and riot police in the Zamalek area of Cairo November 20, 2009. Demonstrators gathered for a second day near the Algerian embassy in Cairo on Friday to protest against what they said was violence against Egyptians during a play-off for the World Cup soccer finals. REUTERS/Tarek Mostafa (EGYPT SPORT SOCCER POLITICS CONFLICT)

Egyptian riot police stand guard in front of a smashed traffic ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:37:01 GMT

(Reuters) - Egyptian riot police stand guard in front of a smashed traffic light in the Zamalek area of Cairo November 20, 2009, following overnight violence between Egyptian national team soccer fans and riot police. Demonstrators gathered for a second day near the Algerian embassy in Cairo on Friday to protest against what they said was violence against Egyptians during a play-off for the World Cup soccer finals. REUTERS/Tarek Mostafa (EGYPT SPORT SOCCER POLITICS CONFLICT IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Algeria goalkeeper Faouzi Chaouchi (right) celebrates after ...

(AFP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:25:26 GMT

(AFP) - Algeria goalkeeper Faouzi Chaouchi (right) celebrates after winning the 2010 World Cup qualifying play-off football match against Egypt in Khartoum on November 18. Protestors hurled stones and firebombs at riot police near the Algerian embassy in Cairo, leaving dozens of officers injured and triggering a diplomatic spat after a crucial football match.(AFP/Ashraf Shazly)

French forward Thierry Henry applaudes at the end of the World ...

(AFP/File) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:23:26 GMT

(AFP/File) - French forward Thierry Henry applaudes at the end of the World Cup 2010 qualifying football match against Ireland on November 18 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, northern Paris. France captain Henry said in a statement that "the fairest solution" to the row surrounding his handball in the World Cup playoff against Ireland would be to replay the match.(AFP/File/Lionel Bonaventure)

Egyptians burn an Algerian flag as they protest near the Algerian ...

(AFP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:15:14 GMT

(AFP) - Egyptians burn an Algerian flag as they protest near the Algerian embassy in Cairo. Protesters hurled stones and firebombs at police near the Algerian embassy in Cairo, wounding 11 officers as anger mounted over attacks on Egyptians after the countries' World Cup qualifier.(AFP/Cris Bouroncle)

Egyptian soccer fans burn an Algerian flag in the street, following ...

(AP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:38:14 GMT

(AP) - Egyptian soccer fans burn an Algerian flag in the street, following overnight violence between Egyptian soccer fans and riot-police, as soccer fans tried to approach the Algerian embassy in Cairo, Egypt, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. The Egyptian president's elder son called for a tough stand amid an escalating diplomatic row following the loss to Algeria in a World Cup qualification playoff, as angry soccer fans rioted long into the night and early Friday near the Algerian embassy in Cairo. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Egyptian soccer fans wave their country's flag as they continue ...

(AP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:37:25 GMT

(AP) - Egyptian soccer fans wave their country's flag as they continue to protest, following overnight violence between Egyptian soccer fans and riot-police directed towards the Algerian embassy in the Zamalek area of Cairo, Egypt, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. The Egyptian president's elder son called for a tough stand amid an escalating diplomatic row following the loss to Algeria in a World Cup qualification playoff, as angry soccer fans rioted long into the night and early Friday near the Algerian embassy in Cairo. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

An Egyptian shopkeeper sweeps away debris and rocks from outside ...

(AP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:31:14 GMT

(AP) - An Egyptian shopkeeper sweeps away debris and rocks from outside his half-shuttered shop, following overnight violence between Egyptian soccer fans and riot-police directed towards the Algerian embassy in the Zamalek area of Cairo, Egypt, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. The Egyptian president's elder son called for a tough stand amid an escalating diplomatic row following the loss to Algeria in a World Cup qualification playoff, as angry soccer fans rioted long into the night and early Friday near the Algerian embassy in Cairo. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Passers-by walk past a shop window smashed during the night, ...

(AP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:30:47 GMT

(AP) - Passers-by walk past a shop window smashed during the night, following overnight violence between Egyptian soccer fans and riot-police directed towards the Algerian embassy in the Zamalek area of Cairo, Egypt, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. The Egyptian president's elder son called for a tough stand amid an escalating diplomatic row following the loss to Algeria in a World Cup qualification playoff, as angry soccer fans rioted long into the night and early Friday near the Algerian embassy in Cairo. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

A passenger waves his shoe out of a car window as an insult ...

(AP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:27:34 GMT

(AP) - A passenger waves his shoe out of a car window as an insult as he passes near the Algerian embassy, following overnight violence between Egyptian soccer fans and riot-police, as the soccer fans tried to approach the Algerian embassy in Cairo, Egypt, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. The Egyptian president's elder son called for a tough stand amid an escalating diplomatic row following the loss to Algeria in a World Cup qualification playoff, as angry soccer fans rioted long into the night and early Friday near the Algerian embassy in Cairo. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Egyptian soccer fans tear-up an Algerian flag before burning ...

(AP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:26:26 GMT

(AP) - Egyptian soccer fans tear-up an Algerian flag before burning it in the street, following overnight violence between Egyptian soccer fans and riot-police, as the fans tried to approach the Algerian embassy in the Zamalek area of Cairo, Egypt, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. The Egyptian president's elder son called for a tough stand amid an escalating diplomatic row following the loss to Algeria in a World Cup qualification playoff, as angry soccer fans rioted long into the night and early Friday near the Algerian embassy in Cairo. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Hundreds of Egyptians protest near the Algerian embassy in Cairo ...

(AFP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:24:51 GMT

(AFP) - Hundreds of Egyptians protest near the Algerian embassy in Cairo after tension between both countries escalated following the World Cup play-off which Egypt lost to Algeria. Protesters hurled stones and firebombs at police near the Algerian embassy in Cairo, wounding 11 officers as anger mounted over attacks on Egyptians after the countries' World Cup qualifier.(AFP/Ahmad Abdel Mageed)

Egyptian riot-police march to push soccer fans out of the area, ...

(AP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:18:54 GMT

(AP) - Egyptian riot-police march to push soccer fans out of the area, following overnight violence between Egyptian soccer fans and riot-police, as the fans tried to approach the Algerian embassy in Cairo, Egypt, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. The Egyptian president's elder son called for a tough stand amid an escalating diplomatic row following the loss to Algeria in a World Cup qualification playoff, as angry soccer fans rioted long into the night and early Friday near the Algerian embassy in Cairo. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Video: Following a controversial win which saw France thrust ...

(AFPTV) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:18:43 GMT

(AFPTV) - Video: Following a controversial win which saw France thrust into the 2010 World Cup finals and Ireland shunted to the sidelines, fans in Paris had little but praise for their team. Duration: 00:54.(AFPTV)

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson (pictured here on ...

(AFP/File) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:10:37 GMT

(AFP/File) - Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson (pictured here on November 2) and Arsene Wenger have joined forces to call for video technology to be used in football to avoid controversies like the one that has marred France's qualification for the World Cup.(AFP/File/Paul Ellis)

Arsenal's French Manager Arsene Wenger attends a training ...

(AFP/File) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:10:37 GMT

(AFP/File) - Arsenal's French Manager Arsene Wenger attends a training session at Arsenal's training ground in London Colney in September. Sir Alex Ferguson and Wenger have joined forces to call for video technology to be used in football to avoid controversies like the one that has marred France's qualification for the World Cup.(AFP/File/Ian Kington)

A TV grab from TF1 shows French forward Thierry Henry during ...

(AFP/TF1/File) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:10:37 GMT

(AFP/TF1/File) - A TV grab from TF1 shows French forward Thierry Henry during the World Cup 2010 qualifying football match France vs. Ireland on November 18. Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger have joined forces to call for video technology to be used in football to avoid controversies like the one that has marred France's qualification for the World Cup.(AFP/TF1/File/OFF)

An Egyptian man talking on his mobile phone walks past a heavy ...

(AP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:01:45 GMT

(AP) - An Egyptian man talking on his mobile phone walks past a heavy presence of riot-police standing amidst rocks thrown overnight, following overnight violence between Egyptian soccer fans and riot-police, as soccer fans tried to approach the Algerian embassy in Cairo, Egypt, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. The Egyptian president's elder son called for a tough stand amid an escalating diplomatic row following the loss to Algeria in a World Cup qualification playoff, as angry soccer fans rioted long into the night and early Friday near the Algerian embassy in Cairo. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Algerian national soccer team players, stand atop a bus, as ...

(AP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:16:53 GMT

(AP) - Algerian national soccer team players, stand atop a bus, as cheering fans gather to welcome their victorious team home, as they celebrate their victory over Egypt, upon their arrival at the Houari Boumediene airport in Algiers, Algeria, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Algeria advanced to the World Cup for the first time since 1986 after defeating Egypt during their World Cup 2010 qualifying match in Khartoum, Sudan. (AP Photo)

In this Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, Algerian President, Addelaziz ...

(AP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:03:02 GMT

(AP) - In this Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, Algerian President, Addelaziz Bouteflika, 3rd from left, poses for a group photo with Algeria head coach Rabah Saadane, 4th from left, the president of the Algerian Football Federation, Mohamed Raouraroua, 2nd from left, and members of the Algerian national soccer team at the presidential palace in Algiers, Algeria. Algeria advanced to the World Cup for the first time since 1986 after defeating Egypt during their World Cup 2010 qualifying match in Khartoum, Sudan. (AP Photo)

Algerian newspapers carry pictures of injured members of the ...

(AFP/File) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:06:05 GMT

(AFP/File) - Algerian newspapers carry pictures of injured members of the Algerian football squad after their team bus came under attack from stone throwers in Cairo on November 12. FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Egypt following the violence before their World Cup qualifier with Algeria in Cairo last week, world football's governing body said.(AFP/File/Fayez Nureldine)

A soccer fan waves a flag as he celebrates France's victory ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:28:44 GMT

(Reuters) - A soccer fan waves a flag as he celebrates France's victory over Ireland to qualify for the 2010 World Cup, in Paris November 18, 2009. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

Algerian national soccer team players, stand atop a bus, as ...

(AP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:17:38 GMT

(AP) - Algerian national soccer team players, stand atop a bus, as cheering fans welcome the victorious soccer team, as they celebrate their victory over Egypt, upon their arrival at the Houari Boumediene airport in Algiers, Algeria, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Algeria advanced to the World Cup for the first time since 1986 after defeating Egypt during their World Cup 2010 qualifying match in Khartoum, Sudan. (AP Photo)

Algerian national soccer team players, stand atop a bus, as ...

(AP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:10:29 GMT