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Disgusting, vile French taunt enrages Ireland World Cup playoff team

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Published Sunday, November 15, 2009, 9:33 PM
Updated Sunday, November 15, 2009, 10:04 PM
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Ireland's Richard Dunne, left, and France's Lassana Diarra go head to head as tempers flare following their World Cup qualifier in Dublin

The explosive reasons behind the brawl at the end of the Irish vs. France World Cup game in Dublin on Saturday have been revealed.

After the game, French player Lasanna Diarra refused to shake hands with Irish player Keith Andrews and said ' F-- off Irish pr--- to him adding '"You're out," referring to the 1-0 first leg victory for France.

Diarra's insult is bound to set the stage for an explosive second game in Paris when Ireland must claw back the French goal if they are to qualify for the World Cup in South.

After the game on Saturday, Andrews lunged at the French player and defender Richard Dunne also tried to get at Diarra before being led away by French captain Thierry Henry.

Speaking on Sunday, Andrews said of his clash with Diarra: 'It was a disrespectful comment which typifies them, to be honest. It was typical of him and the way he was.

"There was a bit of niggle in the game but that happens. When the final whistle went, I saw him walking towards me and I thought he was going to shake my hand.

"Then he made a remark and, to be fair, I lost my head a bit. The manager has said he insulted Irish people, which is about accurate.

"You don't expect that from a professional. This playoff is only half-finished, and for a person to come out with something like that, it's very disappointing. Our lads are aware of it so we'll see what happens. I don't think it'll take any extra motivation to win it. There's a World Cup place at stake.'

Manager Giovanni Trapatonni could not bring himself to repeat the insult. I cannot say the sentence," Trapattoni said. "It was very bad. It was a famous player. I was surprised."

"I hear many players on the pitch many times make bad gestures."

"I name the sin and not the sinner," Trapattoni said.

Goalkeeper Shay Given meanwhile issued a rallying cry before Wednesday's match.

"Do you feel sorry for yourself?' he said, "or do you get your head down? We're disappointed and they had a bit of luck with the goal, so that's a kick in the teeth, but we have to go for it.

"We had to score a goal in the two legs and that's the same now. If we grab one out there, it's game on. There is a lot to play for yet. They will think they have gone through already but hopefully we'll have something to say about that.'
 

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Posted by haasny007 on Nov 20, 2009, 11:39 AM EST
Would the Irish team offer a replay of the game if they had benefited from a ref mistake in the same way as the French did? I don't think so. Just get over it.
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Posted by sully1167 on Nov 18, 2009, 02:21 PM EST
I agree with jimmy 12003 he's French? LOL.
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Posted by PaddyDeMucker on Nov 17, 2009, 05:32 PM EST
Not sure why there are so many posts about rugby, but as there are I would like to disagree with the poster who thinks sportsmanship in rugby is deteriorating. Was priveliged to be in Thomand Park for its official opening last November, where Munster played the All Blacks. The sportsmanship witnessed on that occasion brought tears to my eyes. Prior to the game, Munster's New Zealand born players did their own version of the Haka. This was done having sought and received the approval of ancient tribal leaders in New Zealand. After watching a magnificent game, with the All Blacks applauding the Munster team (who narrowly lost) off the pitch, the All Blacks and the Munster players came back onto the pitch and walked around the stadium applauding the fans. In a newspaper article after this game by Doug Howlett, he revealed how one of the All Black players came to him after the game and with emotion in his voice asked, 'is it always like that here'? Dougie had to reply in the affirmative. There are many examples of great sportsmanship involving rugby, so many involving Munster. I also recall as a child the 15 minute standing ovation afforded the England team at Landsdowne Road. This was during the height of the troubles in Northen Ireland, where other teams from the UK had refused to travel to Dublin, concerned about their safety. Of course another great occasion in rugby history was the Ireland v England game in Croke Park two years ago and the respect given the English team and the playing of God Save the Queen, a location where there was tremendous history involved. Hope Ireland get their revenge against France tommorrow night, by beating them 2-0.
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Posted by plasticpaddy on Nov 16, 2009, 10:15 PM EST
seriously seabeetom you are no better than he, probably worse for your childish comment
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Posted by seabeetom on Nov 16, 2009, 07:11 PM EST
What do you want from a bunch of freaking quislings. I wouldn't expect anything less for a frog.
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Posted by jimmy12003 on Nov 16, 2009, 06:07 PM EST
take another look at that d-ick! does he look french to you?


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