The biggest Refereeing blunders in FIFA World Cup history

#7 France vs Republic of Ireland (2010 qualifier)

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France and Republic of Ireland clashed in a pulsating World Cup qualifier. The second leg of the playoff between these two countries would go onto decide the fate of the last available spot for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Level on aggregate, this last attack by the French team saw Thiery Henry handling the ball to send it back into play and importantly, allowing him to cross it for William Gallas to score the vital goal.

This was the end of Republic of Ireland's bid to participate in the 2010 World Cup. The obvious handball by Henry was never seen.

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