THE STORY
On November 18, 2009, during the second leg of the World Cup qualifying play-off between France and the Republic of Ireland at the Stade de France in Paris, France's Thierry Henry handled the ball twice in the penalty area before assisting William Gallas's goal. This goal led to a 1-1 draw, securing France's qualification for the 2010 World Cup on a 2-1 aggregate score. (theguardian.com)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
France, Republic of Ireland
WHY IT MATTERS
The incident sparked widespread controversy and debate over the fairness of the match, as the handball was not penalized, leading to calls for a replay and discussions about the use of video technology in football. (theguardian.com)