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France rejects Irish appeal for replay

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PARIS (AP) The French Football Federation has rejected an appeal from its Irish counterpart to ask FIFA to allow a replay of the contentious World Cup qualifier between the two countries.

The FFF said it "understands the disappointment and the bitterness of the Irish players" but that FIFA's decision not to allow a replay is final.

FIFA rejected Ireland's request for a replay Friday, but the Irish FA then appealed directly to the FFF to ask the governing body to change its mind.

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