Thierry Henry announces retirement, then gets congratulations from everyone
Thierry Henry made the not-so-surprising announcement on his Facebook page on Tuesday that he is retiring after a distinguished 20-year career. The outpouring of respect and best wishes on social media for the all-time Arsenal great came from every corner of world soccer, from the old and the young, from friends as well as foes.
Take a look.
What a pleasure to play with you, what a great career to look back on. You really are one of the best @ThierryHenry pic.twitter.com/DMkXNMUel3
— Patrick Vieira (@OfficialVieira) December 16, 2014
Sad to see the end to the career of one of the best players I've ever played with. A true legend @thierryhenry! ;-) pic.twitter.com/yn3wgxgsvs
— Cesc Fàbregas Soler (@cesc4official) December 16, 2014
One of the all time greats has hung up his boots. Thierry Henry was simply unplayable. http://t.co/ZY26mh4LrX
— michael owen (@themichaelowen) December 16, 2014
Good luck my friend @ThierryHenry. Soccer will miss you. Congratulations for all you have done. pic.twitter.com/Kmjl81aXjx
— Ronaldinho Gaúcho (@10Ronaldinho) December 16, 2014
A true inspiration to me in my career. Thank you @Thierryhenry & good luck in your new path with @skysports pic.twitter.com/0ox5kdBRlj
— Theo Walcott (@theowalcott) December 16, 2014
Arsenal legend, wish I'd been able to play with him, good luck @ThierryHenry in retirement, and look forward to watching him on @SkySports
— Jack Wilshere (@JackWilshere) December 16, 2014
Happy retirement to my hero and idol @ThierryHenry. Wish you all the best in the next chapter. pic.twitter.com/N5hhFqihtb
— Daniel Sturridge (@D_Sturridge) December 16, 2014
Thierry Henry retires. What a player. #bestiveeverbeenonthesamepitchas
— Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) December 16, 2014
Once you enchanted all of us - now I can only say: Thanks for everything! @ThierryHenry #ArsenalLegend
— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) December 16, 2014
All the best Thierry... pic.twitter.com/yOiX1x4vUV
— Yaya Touré (@YayaToure) December 16, 2014
Congratulations to @ThierryHenry on a truly wonderful career. One of the great footballers of our time and a top bloke. Bonne chance.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) December 16, 2014
Buena suerte en tu nueva etapa @ThierryHenry good luck in your new stage! pic.twitter.com/edNt9TNBGV
— Santi Cazorla (@19SCazorla) December 16, 2014
The king. pic.twitter.com/BGcywkEmM9
— Ian Wright (@IanWright0) December 16, 2014
Congratulations on an outstanding career @ThierryHenry. Top player. Top guy. #Legend
— Aaron Ramsey (@aaronramsey) December 16, 2014
Henry, who played his final game for New York Red Bulls in the MLS Cup playoffs, got plenty of props around Major League Soccer.
Congratulations on a amazing career brother @ThierryHenry #MYMAN pic.twitter.com/Eq7Cc5nmqz
— Tim Cahill (@Tim_Cahill) December 16, 2014
Thank you @ThierryHenry ... It was honor playing with and against you. #TH14
— DeAndre Yedlin (@yedlinny) December 16, 2014
Huge shoutout to the homie Thierry Henry on such a storied career. A true trailblazer and legend in… http://t.co/gyew3EMWpq
— Bill Hamid (@BillHamid28) December 16, 2014
Congratulations to Thierry Henry for an incredible career: http://t.co/QiL9nsSwic #ThanksTH14 https://t.co/DUonUEQqhr
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) December 16, 2014
Perhaps the best post came from fellow countryman and good friend Tony Parker, who celebrated his 2007 NBA Finals MVP performance with Henry in Cleveland after the San Antonio Spurs swept the Cavaliers.
Post by Tony Parker.
