**Fifa’s Sepp Blatter has revealed the Republic of Ireland have requested a spot in the 2010 World Cup finals as an extra team after their play-off defeat.**The Republic lost to an extra-time goal against France when Thierry Henry handled the ball during the build-up.
“I will bring it to the attention of the Executive Committee,” said Blatter.
The president of football’s world governing body added that goal-line technology and extra referees would be considered for the South Africa finals.