BONUS ... Henry and pals hit jackpot
France's skipper negotiated a deal where players earned
bonuses of up to £406,600 for reaching next year's World Cup.
So Henry's double handball which set up William Gallas'
deciding goal against the Irish last week has meant his pals have
hit the jackpot.
Henry will pocket £382,075 from the deal as each player
was due £12,264 for every group stage and friendly win - with each
win bonus doubled if they qualified.
Karim Benzema and Alou Diarra were named in every squad
during the campaign and each collected the maximum £406,603, which
included other bonuses.
Boss Raymond Domenech scooped £813,207 from his own
deal.
He said: "If I was coach of a club, I would be earning
10 times the amount I am now."
Swedish ref Martin Hansson, who failed to spot Henry's
handball, admitted: "I've wondered whether to give up this job. But
I now realise it was not my fault."