Ireland asks to become team 33 at World Cup (AFP)

November 30th, 2009

Irish national football players speak with Swedish referee Martin Hansson after a goal by French defender William Gallas during their World Cup 2010 qualifying football at the Stade de France on November 18. FIFA president Sepp Blatter said Ireland have asked to be allowed to compete as a 33rd team in the World Cup.(AFP/File/Franck Fife)AFP - Ireland have asked to be allowed to compete as a 33rd team in the World Cup, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said Monday.




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