There's only one thing I've enjoyed in my life more than beer. (Hint: it doesn't involve the manufacture and release of bodily fluids, except perhaps for rivers of sweat.) That's right. Soccer.
I am, therefore, upset with the turn of events involving the second leg of World Cup qualifying between Ireland and France. The outcome of the game was a sham, decided in France's favour by the gross ineptitude of the officials and a double hand-ball by one of the game's all-time great international players, Thierry Henry.
In Henry's defense, he did admit to the foul. But rules is rules. The ref didn't see it; therefore it didn't happen. Video replay is not allowed. Unfortunately, the rules are wrong. To win in such a manner is worse than losing. One wishes the French side would show some balls and ask FIFA for a rematch. Not that it would be granted. But such an effort would at least exhibit some kind of sportsmanship. (One wonders how the hand-ball was missed by both the ref and the closest assistant. Rather defies belief.)
Too bad this match will not be replayed. I'd bet Henry would be the first to suit up. When your playing days are over, all you have left is your reputation. (And a few million in the bank to ease the shame, of course.)
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