FIFA opens disciplinary case against Thierry Henry

FIFA has opened a disciplinary case today against France forward, Thierry Henry for handling the ball in the World Cup playoff against Ireland last month.



FIFA President, Sepp Blatter said its disciplinary committee will look at Henry\'s behaviour in the November 18 second leg at Stade de France.



FIFA\'s Executive Committee met today and referred the case to the independent disciplinary panel.



Henry twice handled the ball before passing to William Gallas, who scored the goal that gave France a 1-1 draw and a 2-1 win on aggregate to qualify for the World Cup instead of Ireland.



Ireland\'s players later expressed anger that the France Captain ran to join a jubilant goal celebration with teammates instead of acknowledging his foul play.