France vs Ireland highlights goals

Goal video highlights from the France vs Ireland second leg World Cup 2010 Playoff tie on Wednesday, November 18, 2009. France lead 1-0 from the first leg, which was played at Croke Park a few days ago. The Republic of Ireland need a miracle to progress, but will be backed by over 25,000 travelling fans at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis.

Full time score :- France 1-1 Republic of Ireland ( William Gallas 103’/ Robbie Keane 32′)

( France win 2-1 on aggregate)

France grab Europe’s final playoff spot thanks to William Gallas’ extra time goal, but the Irish will be feeling hurt after taking the French to extra time, and then losing to a strike that should have never have been allowed in the first place. “La main de Henry” ( The hand of Henry), Le Maradona Francais ( The French Maradona), those are the names being used in France to refer to that goal. So that is it folks- Greece, Portugal, Slovenia and France progress from the playoffs.

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New Mexico jersey shirt- 2010 World Cup

Here is a look at the new Mexico shirt for the 2010 World Cup to be held in South Africa. This Mexico soccer jersey is made by German company Adidas, and will be worn by El Tri in the 2010 World Cup. Mexico finished second in the Hexagonal behind the United States.

Buy your Mexico Jersey today at the World Soccer Shop ( Reputed North American retailer)

The jersey was unveiled at a glittering presentation at the Museum of Anthropology and History. FIFA president Sepp Blatter was present, and so were Justino Compean ( head of the Mexican Football Federation) and Javier Aguirre ( Current Mexican coach)

The new Mexico strip is primarily green in colour, with red and white ( the three colours of the Mexican flag) also featuring in small parts. The Mexican football federation emblem ( with the eagle) are present on the left. White shorts complete the new Mexico kit.

What are your thoughts on the new Mexico shirt? Have a look at the photos below.

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New Denmark Shirt- World Cup 2010 Jersey

The new Denmark football shirt, to be worn by the Danish football team at this summer’s 2010 World Cup in South Africa, has been unveiled by Adidas. The Denmark kit has red and white as its main colours, and was first worn by the national team on November 14, 2009 in a friendly against South Korea. Denmark qualified for the 2010 World Cup automatically as Group 1 winners.

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