Henry – “Je Suis Finis Avec La France”

The Thief  of St Denis,  Thierry Henry has announced he will retire from international football.

Henry,made the announcement only a day after joining MLS side New York Red Bulls, The former Arsenal striker had been playing with France for the last 13 years. The 32-year-old began his international career in 1997, making his debut against South Africa and he was a member of the 1998 World Cup winning team and the successful Euro 2000 side.

Henry’s time with Les Bleus was marred by his blatant handball goal against the Republic of Ireland in the World Cup Play off game in Paris last November. He handled the ball in the build-up to William Gallas’ goal which sent France to the World Cup.

Henry then in turn flopped for France in this summer’s World Cup finals in South Africa, failing to start any of his country’s three games a bad omen or Karma being a bitch, its up to you to decide what caused that!

In the wake of France’s disastrous campaign Henry has now decided to quit the international scene and focus on his new club career in America. Henry won 123 caps for France and scored 51 goals for his country to make him France’s top goalscorer of all time.

In a short statement, Henry said: “This is the end for me on the national team.”

Daniel "Pitchside" Pitcher Twitter: @DanFM104Sport About: Dan "Pitchside" Pitcher provides insight and commentary as the chief soccer and rugby correspondent for Sportspeak.