Thierry Henry has confirmed his retirement from international football with France after completing his move from Barcelona to the New York Red Bulls. The 32-year-old scored 51 goals in 123 appearances for France – with both totals standing as French records. Henry won the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 with Les Blues, but was also part of the France squad that suffered a disastrous campaign and elimination at the group stage in South Africa this summer.
“South Africa didn’t play any part in it,” he said at his unveiling by the Red Bulls. “I could have announced it before the World Cup but I just didn’t want to put that type of cloud on top of the team.” The former Arsenal man added: “My decision was already taken before the World Cup. I think it was time for me to stop after the World Cup.”
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