..& FRENCH DECIDE TO FORGET IT.Byline: PAUL O'HEHIR GIOVANNI TRAPATTONI'S sole focus is now on the Euro 2012 campaign - after the door was finally slammed shut on a France-Ireland replay. The French Football Federation were loathe to buckle under Verb 1. buckle under - consent reluctantly knuckle under, succumb, give in, yield consent, go for, accept - give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to; "I cannot accept your invitation"; "I go for this resolution" mounting pressure to restage the game - and confirmed late last night that a replay would not happen. In response, the FAI are now awaiting a response to the letter they sent to FIFA FIFA International Association Football Federation [French Fédération Internationale de Football Association] FIFA n abbr (= Fédération Internationale de Football Association) → FIFA f following yesterday's board meeting in Abbotstown before commenting further. FIFA had ruled yesterday morning that a replay could not take place, but that situation might have changed had the FFF (FreeForm Fabrication) See rapid manufacturing and 3D printing. caved in to pressure. But a late night FFF statement read: "The FFF understands the disappointment and bitterness of Irish players, management and supporters "... (but) this decision by FIFA is authoritative and applies to both federations." Earlier in the day, France skipper Thierry Henry said it would be "fair" to replay the game and Irish captain Robbie Keane backed him up. FULL STORY: SEE PAGE 60 |
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