FIFA calls EGM to discuss playoffs

The controversy surrounding Thierry Henry’s handball at the Stade de France now promises to rumble on to next month after FIFA called an extraordinary meeting for December 2nd. The executive committee will meet just two days before the draw for the World Cup Finals is made to discuss what was a horrible month for the world governing body. FIFA president, Sepp Blatter has arranged the meeting in Cape Town to discuss what has been described in a statement this evening as “incidents at the play-offs for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, match control (refereeing) and irregularities in the football betting market” It is understood the Ireland game will not be the only issue raised, but the Egypt game against Algeria will also be discussed. Maybe just maybe this might be an early christmas present for Trap and the boys.

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