Thierry Henry emerges as a candidate to lead the French national women’s football team, following Corinne Diacre’s dismissal. Will the legendary striker step in?

Belgium's assistant coach Thierry Henry pictured during a training session of the Belgian national soccer team Red Devils, in Tubize, Wednesday 09 June 2021. The team is preparing for the upcoming Euro 2020 European Championship, EM, Europameisterschaft VIRGINIE LEFOUR
Belgium’s assistant coach Thierry Henry pictured during a training session of the Belgian national soccer team Red Devils, in Tubize, Wednesday 09 June 2021. The team is preparing for the upcoming Euro 2020 European Championship, EM, Europameisterschaft VIRGINIE LEFOUR

Corinne Diacre’s dismissal opens door for new coach

The French national women’s football team is in search of a new coach following the recent dismissal of Corinne Diacre.

Diacre’s departure came after several players expressed dissatisfaction with her leadership, creating an uneasy situation for France, one of the top contenders in the upcoming Women’s World Cup in July.

Thierry Henry’s past coaching cxperience

According to L’Equipe, Thierry Henry, the legendary French footballer and former assistant to the Red Devils, is being considered for the vacant coaching position.

If selected, this would be Henry’s first role as a head coach since 2021.

His previous coaching stints included leading AS Monaco and Montreal Impact between 2018 and 2021.

Other Potential Candidates for the Position

RMC Sport reports that the French Football Federation is also considering other candidates, such as Patrice Lair, Gerard Precheur, Sonia Bompastor, Sandrine Soubeyrand, and Hervé Renard.

As the Women’s World Cup approaches, the Federation is eager to appoint a suitable replacement as soon as possible to lead the team towards success.