Man Utd fullback Evra scoffs at World Cup replay calls

Manchester United fullback Patrice Evra has dismissed calls for a replay of France's controversial World Cup playoff triumph over the Republic of Ireland.

And Evra lashed out at French fans for criticising Thierry Henry following his handball in the build-up to William Gallas' decisive goal, claiming that they should be erecting a statue for his France team-mate.

The Football Association of Ireland were forced to admit defeat in their efforts to have the match replayed today.

And Evra insisted it was always a ludicrous idea.

He told L'Equipe: "In football there are injustices all the time. Titi (Henry) doesn't deserve this. Leave him be.

"Who made the mistake? The referee.

"When I think that certain politicians want to replay the match... They don't even know if the ball is round or oval and they would be the first to come and drink champagne in South Africa.

"The replay, I'll do it when you want on a Playstation."

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Oh the ref didnt see it ,well i guess thats ok then,anyone who endorses this type of behaviour is bringing the game into disrepute , including Michel Platini who by his inactions has as yet failed to do anything .Its like cheating in any walk of life do it and you are shown the red card, I truely hope that when rance play in the word cup they are greeted by chants of

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