Thierry Henry facing FIFA
THIERRY Henry will face Fifa's disciplinary committee today over his infamous handball against the Republic of Ireland in November.
Henry's handball in the run-up to William Gallas' decisive goal in the World Cup qualifying play-off for France led to Fifa agreeing to have another look at video evidence, as well as considering whether to take action against the 32-year-old.
Henry's defence will argue that the Fifa committee does not have the ability to punish such incidents. Under current rules, only the illegal use of a hand to prevent a goal being scored is liable for sanction. The Barcelona striker may escape with a warning or a fine rather than a ban.