Tag: Thierry Henry

Thierry Henry was one of the greatest strikers to ever play for Arsenal Football Club. The former French striker joined Arsenal in 1999 from Juventus for £11m. Henry left Arsenal for Barcelona in 2007 for £16m, but returned for a brief loan spell in 2012. In total, he made 377 appearances for Arsenal and scored 228 goals. Titi wore the number 14 shirt for Arsenal. The World Cup winner was part of the Invincibles squad that won the league without losing a match. Henry was born on August 17, 1977. He is currently Head Coach of Montreal Impact.

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‘Embarrassed’ Arsenal Academy product flying with 19 goals

Arsenal fan and academy product Nathan Tella talks about his journey, role models Thierry Henry and Theo Walcott, and overcoming challenges.
Reims' English forward Folarin Balogun celebrates after scoring a penalty kick during the French L1 football match between Stade de Reims and Clermont Foot 63 at Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, northestern France, on August 14, 2022. (Photo by FRANCOIS LO PRESTI/AFP via Getty Images)

Thierry Henry's crucial advice for Folarin Balogun

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry advises young striker Folarin Balogun to seek regular playing time as the starlet's future hangs in the balance.
MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 29: Head coach of the Montreal Impact Thierry Henry addresses the media after a victory against New England Revolution during the MLS game at Olympic Stadium on February 29, 2020 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Impact defeated New England Revolution 2-1. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Thierry Henry declines France women’s role, focused on USMNT position

Thierry Henry turns down France women's national team coaching role, eyes USMNT head coach position instead.
Belgium's forward #09 Romelu Lukaku (L) speaks with Belgium's French assistant coach Thierry Henry (R) during a training session at the Salwa Training Site in Salwa Beach, southwest of Doha on November 30, 2022, on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football match between Croatia and Belgium. (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Thierry Henry touted as French women’s team coach

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 forward #09 Romelu Lukaku (L) speaks with Belgium's French assistant coach Thierry Henry (R) during a training session at the Salwa Training Site in Salwa Beach, southwest of Doha on November 30, 2022, on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football match between Croatia and Belgium. (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Lukaku does not want Chelsea return says player's former coach

Thierry Henry, who was watching Inter Milan's win over Porto in the Champions League for CBS, revealed that he warned Romelu Lukaku not to join Chelsea, adding that the striker has no interest in returning to Stamford Bridge.
MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 29: Head coach of the Montreal Impact Thierry Henry addresses the media after a victory against New England Revolution during the MLS game at Olympic Stadium on February 29, 2020 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Impact defeated New England Revolution 2-1. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Thierry Henry changes stance on Arsenal owners

Thierry Henry says he's now behind Arsenal's current ownership, despite backing a rival bid for the club back in 2021.
MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 29: Head coach of the Montreal Impact Thierry Henry addresses the media after a victory against New England Revolution during the MLS game at Olympic Stadium on February 29, 2020 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Impact defeated New England Revolution 2-1. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Thierry Henry interested in vacant USAMNT manager position

Thierry Henry, former Arsenal and French national team player, has expressed his desire to return to management and is willing to consider the vacant position of manager of the U.S. men's national team.
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Thierry Henry leaves Belgium managerial position

The Belgian Football Association has confirmed that Thierry Henry will not return to his role as the country's assistant manager following the appointment of Domenico Tedesco as the new head coach.
Monaco's French head coach Thierry Henry looks on during the French L1 football match between Lyon (OL) and Monaco (ASM) on December 16, 2018, at the Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu near Lyon, central-eastern France. (Photo by ROMAIN LAFABREGUE / AFP)

Thierry Henry: One day, I hope to

Despite still being the Belgium assistant head coach, Thierry Henry is looking for a project that would allow him a return to management.
HULL, ENGLAND: Chuba Akpom of Middlesbrough celebrates after victory in the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Middlesbrough at MKM Stadium on November 01, 2022. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Arsenal training return as more move: Ex-Arsenal roundup

For reasons not every Arsenal fan understands, I like to keep an eye on what players and coaches get up to when they leave Arsenal, so here's a round-up of what some ex-Gunners have been up to this week.
France's forward #07 Antoine Griezmann (L) hugs France's forward #09 Olivier Giroud before the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final football match between England and France at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha, on December 10, 2022. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)

Thierry Henry loses 2nd French record

The World Cup in Qatar has delivered many things this winter but Thierry Henry will come out of the tournament with two of his French records in the hands of other players.
MADRID, SPAIN: Thierry Henry (R) of Barcelona celebrates with Samuel Eto'o after scoring Barcelona's fourth goal during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium on May 2, 2009. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Eto’o claims he and Anelka were better than Thierry Henry

Samuel Eto'o is once again raising eyebrows with his comments about his former teammates, this time putting down Thierry Henry.
Barcelona's Gabonese midfielder Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gestures before the start of the friendly football match between FC Barcelona and Manchester City, at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on August 24, 2022. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP)

12 players who played for Arsenal and Barcelona

12 players have pulled on the shirt of both Arsenal and Barcelona, although most pull on the Arsenal shirt first.
Arsenal's Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus reacts as he sits on the bench during the UEFA Europa League Group A football match between Arsenal and Bodoe/Glimt at The Arsenal Stadium in London, on October 6, 2022. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal legend compares Gabriel Jesus to Arsenal legend

Arsenal legend, 'It's only' Ray Parlour, has been comparing Arsenal legend-in-the-making Gabriel Jesus, with Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry, even though he says the players are nothing like each other.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal scores his side's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on October 01, 2022. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Fan spots reference in Arsenal celebration against Spurs

Arsenal fans noticed that Gabriel Jesus' celebration against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday appeared to have been inspired by Thierry Henry.
Reims' English forward Folarin Balogun (R) runs after the ball next to Strasbourg's French midfielder Dimitri Lienard (L) during the French L1 football match between RC Strasbourg Alsace and Stade de Reims at Stade de la Meinau in Strasbourg, eastern France, on August 21, 2022. (Photo by FREDERICK FLORIN/AFP via Getty Images)

Thierry Henry praises Arsenal youngster’s key decision

Thierry Henry has praised Folarin Balogun for choosing to move to Ligue 1 on loan, suggesting it's a sign of a refreshing mindset.
SEVILLE, SPAIN: Jonathan David of Lille OSC scores their team's first goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League group G match between Sevilla FC and Lille OSC at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on November 02, 2021. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Arsenal centre-forward target admits Thierry Henry is his inspiration

Amid the links to a potential transfer to Arsenal this summer, Jonathan David has admitted Thierry Henry is one of his inspirations.
Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in Arsenal away shirt 2021-22

All 9 victims of Arsenal’s captains’ curse

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was stripped of the captaincy at Arsenal just weeks before his contract was terminated as he became the latest to fall victim to the demon armband.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 07: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal reacts after having his penalty kick saved by Ben Foster of Watford FC during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Watford at Emirates Stadium on November 07, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s best and worst penalty takers in the Premier League

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang tucked away the rebound of his missed penalty against Aston Villa but he wasn't so fortunate against Watford and his penalty record for Arsenal does make good reading.
MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 29: Head coach of the Montreal Impact Thierry Henry addresses the media after a victory against New England Revolution during the MLS game at Olympic Stadium on February 29, 2020 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Impact defeated New England Revolution 2-1. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Saka opens up on Thierry Henry's post-Euros text

Bukayo Saka says Thierry Henry sent him a message of support after the Euros, which meant a huge deal to the youngster.
Monaco's French head coach Thierry Henry looks on during the French L1 football match between Lyon (OL) and Monaco (ASM) on December 16, 2018, at the Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu near Lyon, central-eastern France. (Photo by ROMAIN LAFABREGUE / AFP)

Thierry Henry could be set for Barcelona return

Barcelona reportedly made contact with Roberto Martinez about taking over from Ronald Koeman and he would want to bring Thierry Henry with him.
Arsenal's Invincibles LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Arsenal's Patrick Vieira (L) and Thierry Henry celebrate after winning the Premiership title and defeating Leicsester City 15 May, 2004 at Highbury in London. Arsenal defeated Leicester City 2-1 and finish the season undefeated. AFP PHOTO/JIM WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)

He’s a different level: Patrick Vieira compares Harry Kane and Thierry Henry

Patrick Vieira thrashed Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday but before the game, the Arsenal legend was asked to compare Harry Kane with Thierry Henry, leaving no doubt about who he thought was a better player.
Belgium's assistant coach Thierry Henry and Belgium s Christian Benteke 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 BRUNO FAHY

Thierry Henry joins Belgium coaching staff permanently until 2022 World Cup

Thierry Henry has joined the Belgium coaching set-up permanently until after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 8: Danny Mills speaks during the FA Chairman's England Commission Press Conference at Wembley Stadium on May 8, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)

Danny Mills’ bitter Arsenal comments fuelled by Thierry Henry humiliation

Danny Mills says Ben White is too good for Arsenal, proving once again that he hasn't got over being humiliated by Thierry Henry in 2003/04.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Cesc Fabregas of Arsenal celebrates scoring his second and the teams the third goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League Group H match between Arsenal and AZ Alkmaar at the Emirates Stadium on November 4, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

£198m: 12 biggest losses Arsenal have made in the transfer window

As Arsenal wrestle with several clubs to try and exact full market value for their players, I looked back at some of the biggest hits Arsenal have taken in the transfer market.
Belgium's assistant coach Thierry Henry and Belgium s Christian Benteke 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 BRUNO FAHY

Thierry Henry shows he’s still got it in Belgium training

Thierry Henry returned to the Belgium setup as coach ahead of the Euros this summer and has shown that he hasn't lost that magic touch that made him such a superstar with Arsenal.
LONDON - MAY 17: Thierry Henry of Arsenal is presented with his Barclaycard Premiership Player of the Year Award by Ian Wright during the Martin Keown Testimonial match between Arsenal and England XI at Highbury, on May 17, 2004 in London. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Thierry Henry: The greatest Ballon d’Or loser

The Ballon d'Or was cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic but it returns this year and I thought it worth talking about the greatest player to never win it - Thierry Henry.
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Formal Arsenal takeover approach could come within next 7 days

According to reports, a formal approach from Daniel Ek to Stan Kroenke could come next week as he looks to buy Arsenal

Thierry Henry named in new Premier League Hall of Fame

Thierry Henry is one of the Premier League's two inaugural inductees to their new Hall of Fame, along with Alan Shearer.
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Bergkamp, Henry, Vieira join Spotify billionaire serious about buying Arsenal

Spotify billionaire, Daniel Ek, hwould like to get his hands on Arsenal as reports emerge Dennis Bergkamp, Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira are all getting involved.
Monaco's French head coach Thierry Henry looks on during the French L1 football match between Lyon (OL) and Monaco (ASM) on December 16, 2018, at the Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu near Lyon, central-eastern France. (Photo by ROMAIN LAFABREGUE / AFP)

Thierry Henry picks 3 roles at Arsenal he'd happily do

Thierry Henry has reiterated that he wants to manage Arsenal one day and he'd even be happy being the kit man or cutting the grass.
MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 29: Head coach of the Montreal Impact Thierry Henry addresses the media after a victory against New England Revolution during the MLS game at Olympic Stadium on February 29, 2020 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Impact defeated New England Revolution 2-1. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Arsenal legend leaves his managerial post for family reasons

Thierry Henry has left his role as manager of CF Montreal, citing family reasons as the main driver behind his departure after just over a year in charge.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND: Jonathan Woodgate, Caretaker Manager of AFC Bournemouth looks on prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Nottingham Forest and AFC Bournemouth at City Ground on February 13, 2021. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Bournemouth pick Jonathan Woodgate over Thierry Henry

After links to Patrick Vieira and Thierry Henry, AFC Bournemouth have given their head coach job to Jonathan Woodgate.

Arsene Wenger confirms 2nd Arsenal legend in frame for Bournemouth job

Arsene Wenger says Patrick Vieira was also in the running for the job at AFC Bournemouth, with Thierry Henry the current front-runner.
MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 29: Head coach of the Montreal Impact Thierry Henry addresses the media after a victory against New England Revolution during the MLS game at Olympic Stadium on February 29, 2020 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Impact defeated New England Revolution 2-1. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Thierry Henry front-runner for manager job at AFC Bournemouth

Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry is one of the two front-runners to take over as a manager at AFC Bournemouth, according to a report.

Arsenal grab their Willian as Don Raul departs

In episode 253, Matthew is joined by Paul to talk about our latest Chelsea old boy, the most recent shake-up in the corridors of power and keep fingers crossed for more arrivals.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 09: Thierry Henry of Arsenal celebrates scoring during the FA Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium on January 9, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Thierry Henry: I can’t tell Auba to stay, but I want him to

Thierry Henry says he's in no position to tell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to stay after he left Arsenal for Barcelona, but he hopes the forward stays at the club.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Arsenal's French forward Thierry Henry (L) puts the ball beyond Liverpool goalie Jerzy Dudek for his second goal of the day during their premier league clash at Highbury in London, 09 April 2004. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN

Thierry Henry gives his thoughts on the Golden Boot rivalry with Ruud van Nistelrooy

Thierry Henry says that despite the narrative comparing him with Ruud van Nistelrooy, his focus was always more on the team than the Golden Boot.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Arsenal's Captain Thierry Henry celebrates after scoring from a penalty shot during their Premiership match against Charlton at home to Arsenal, 02 January 2006. AFP PHOTO/CARL DE SOUZA Mobile and website use of domestic English football pictures subject to description of licence with Football Association Premier League (FAPL). For licence enquiries please telephone +44 207 298 1656. For newspapers where the football content of the printed version and the electronic version are identical, no licence is needed (Photo credit should read CARL DE SOUZA/AFP via Getty Images)

Former defender admits this Arsenal striker could embarrass you

Joseph Yobo says Arsenal were one of his favourite teams, and he loved testing himself against a striker like Thierry Henry who had everything.
Arsenal undefeated: LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Arsenal's L to R facing camera Jose Antonio Reyes,Robert Pires,Edu and Thierry Henry celebrates winning the 2003/2004 Football Premier League after drawing 2-2 with Tottenham during their Premier League clash at White Hart Lane in north London, 25 April 2004. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN

My top-5 Arsenal vs Spurs moments

While we wait for football to return, I'm taking a look back on my favourite Arsenal moments against Spurs from the last couple of decades.