Tag: Thierry Henry
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Ballon d’Or: He didn’t perform – Thierry Henry snubs Vinicius for award
Former Arsenal captain, Thierry Henry, has said Manchester City’s Rodri should win the 2024 Ballon d’Or ahead of Real Madrid’s Vinicius. Henry was speaking on CBS Sports on Tuesday night, after watching Vinicius score a hat-trick in Real Madrid’s 5-2 win over Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League clash. When asked by presenter Kate Abdo who…
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Thierry Henry’s contract with France terminated
Thierry Henry has left his role as head coach of the France Under-21 national team. Henry’s decision was confirmed by the French Football Federation on Monday. An official statement said his departure was due to “personal reasons.” Football journalist, Fabrizio Romano, however claimed that Henry had “decided to terminate his contract” with the team. Henry,…
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Thierry Henry confirms country Nigeria-eligible winger Olise wants to play for
Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry has insisted that Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise wants to play for France instead of England, Nigeria or Algeria at international level. Olise was born in England to a Nigerian father and French-Algerian mother. This means the 22-year-old is eligible to represent all four countries at international level. Just last month,…
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Lewandowski picks between Thierry Henry, Cristiano Ronaldo
Barcelona striker, Robert Lewandowski has made his pick between Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo and Arsenal legend Thierry Henry. Ronaldo is still playing active professional football, while Henry has since retired. The duo are considered among the best attackers of all time. However, in a recent interaction as tweeted by Max Steph, Lewandowsk made his…
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EPL: Thierry Henry picks best centre-back in Premier League last season
Arsenal icon, Thierry Henry has picked William Saliba as ‘the best centre-back in the Premier League’ last season. Saliba was impressive for Arsenal last season as he formed a strong partnership in the defense alongside Gabriel Magalhaes. The Frenchman also helped Mikel Arteta’s side finished as runners-up in the Premier League for a second year…
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Real Madrid don’t need Mbappe, Endrick – Thierry Henry
Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry has insisted that Real Madrid don’t need both Kylian Mbappe and Endrick. Henry spoke during a punditry session with CBS Sports. According to him, it was a luxury for the Spanish giants to sign such players. “Real Madrid won La Liga and the Champions League without Mbappe or Endrick,” Henry said.…
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EPL: Thierry Henry reveals only fear for Arsenal after Man City win fourth title
Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry has expressed concerns that the club may be experiencing burnout following two unsuccessful Premier League title challenges against Manchester City. Pep Guardiola’s side secured the league title for the sixth time in seven seasons with a 3-1 victory over West Ham at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday evening. This defeat added…
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EPL final day: ‘I see them not collapsing’ – Thierry Henry picks club to win title
Former Barcelona striker, Thierry Henry, has tipped Manchester City to clinch the Premier League title on final day of the season. In an interview with BBC, Henry praised Pep Guardiola’s men, calling them a special team that consistently delivers under pressure. Man City lead Arsenal by two points going into the final matches. A home…
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UCL: ‘You’re not playing against Mickey Mouse team’ – Thierry Henry blasts Bayern Munich manager, Tuchel
Former Arsenal striker, Thierry Henry has provided insight into Real Madrid’s triumph over Bayern Munich in their Champions League semi-final. Henry criticized Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel’s choice to substitute Harry Kane during the crucial match. Expressing his disbelief, Henry emphasized the significance of facing a formidable opponent like Real Madrid and questioned the rationale behind…
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Champions League: Thierry Henry names PSG’s greatest ever footballer
Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry, has lauded Kylian Mbappe as Paris Saint-Germain’s finest footballer, despite the team’s Champions League elimination by Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday. Mbappe, typically a key figure, failed to shine in the semi-final clash, which ended in a 2-0 aggregate loss for the French Ligue 1 champions. Speculation swirls around Mbappe’s future, with…