By Matt Hallam.
Thursday, 19, Nov 2009 12:05
By Matthew Champion.
After Ireland missed out on the World Cup at the hands of Thierry Henry, inthenews.co.uk looks at some of the worst culprits of the art of the handball in recent footballing history.
Full story: Henry blames referee for Ireland handball.
Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor gave his best Platoon impression when he tried to claim Darius Vassell's goal-bound shot had struck his chest, not his arm.
He may be the world's best footballer but Lionel Messi proved himself a bit of a chip off the old Argentinean block when his goal against Espanyol, which stood, seemed to have more than a hint of handball about it.
Paul Scholes might be more well known for his terrible tackling in the autumn of his career, but he once fancied himself as a bit of a volleyball star.
Scholes' former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo did his soft-touch reputation no favours with a slightly effeminate handball against Manchester City.
No infamous handball video compilation could be complete however without the handball that all others are defined by. Ladies and gentlemen, Mr Diego Maradona.
There are going to be forty Grand National Runners this Saturday all lining up at Aintree and picking the Grand National winner is always a difficult thing to do.
The latest Gold Cup Odds are not only important because they represent how much you can win on the race.
Fourteen runners have been declared for the Cheltenham Gold Cup 2011 and the question on many people's lips will be.
The Cheltenham Gold Cup Runners have now been confirmed. As long as there are no late withdrawals there will be 14 Cheltenham Gold Cup runners.
The Cheltenham Festival 2011 gets underway next week and one of the most popular methods of picking Cheltenham Festival winners is not only to follow tips, but also to take notice of important Cheltenham Festival Stats.
At long last The Cheltenham Festival 2011 is here and whether punters are going to the course or watching it on TV, everyone will be looking for winning tips for Cheltenham.
The Cheltenham Festival 2011 gets underway on Tuesday. The highlight of Cheltenham Races on the opening day will be the Champion Hurdle and three days of brilliant racing will follow Tuesday's action.