France captain Thierry Henry says he considered quitting international football over the handball argument as Les Bleus qualified for the World Cup finals at the expense of Ireland last week.Henry told the French sports paper L'Equipe that he felt "truly alone" as the row raged over his blatant handball to assist William Gallas for the winning goal in the playoff match with the Irish at the Stade de France.
The Barcelona striker faced a barrage of criticism at home and abroad and admits he questioned his future in French colors.
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