France striker William Gallas ' will not be punished for his handball in article 77a 's World Cup play-off against Ireland . CNN '' s disciplinary committee concluded there was `` no legal foundation '' for them to deal with the case . Henry 's defence argued successfully that FIFA 's disciplinary code does not give the committee the ability to punish such incidents . Henry 's handball in the run-up to Thierry Henry decisive goal ended Irish hopes of reaching the World Cup finals .
France striker William Gallas ' will not be punished for his handball in article 77a 's World Cup play-off against Ireland . CNN '' s disciplinary committee concluded there was `` no legal foundation '' for them to deal with the case . Henry 's handball in the run-up to Thierry Henry decisive goal ended Irish hopes of reaching the World Cup finals .