Thu 15 July 2010
New York Red Bulls player Thierry Henry has announced his retirement from International football
French striker Thierry Henry has announced his retirement from International football and will now concentrate on the MLS. Thierry Henry is France’s leading goal scorer with 51 goals in 123 appearances and is the second highest in caps (123) after Lilian Thuram (142 caps).
On 11 October 1997, Thierry Henry made his debut for France against South Africa, under manager Aimé Jacquet.
The 32-year-old former Arsenal striker wont three trebles with France
1. FIFA World Cup in 1998
2. UEFA European Football Championship in 2000
3. FIFA Confederations Cup in 2003
Thierry Henry quotes:
"I couldn't announce it before because that's the not type of thing you announce before a World Cup. That was my last game against South Africa. Ironically, it was also my first game in the national team against South Africa,"
"We still have a good team. I think the guys that are going to stay, they still are great players. If you see the guys playing individually in their [club] team, they're always doing great.But as you know, in a team sport, it's always a matter of having a great team. It's not only about individuals, and I think Laurent Blanc can do this."
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