Why is not idolized Henry – Sports.fr

Top scorer in the history of the France team with a long track record as the arm, Thierry Henry does not yet enjoys a popularity rating as high as that it deserves. Several reasons explain this paradox.

His hand against Ireland

France qualified for the 2010 World Cup by beating Ireland in the dam. William Gallas scored the goal of the qualification in overtime after a pass from Henry, who controlled the ball with his hand. The tricolor striker was then the center of a media lynching and crystallizes the resentment of fans who do not like this team. This famous hand, added his compassion for the Irish players (he goes to sit next to some of them after the final whistle) was never forgiven him.

Its goals celebrated joyless

Since the beginning of his career, Henry was in the habit of celebrating his goals in a rather simple manner without effervescence. Not enough joy by some who saw a lack of humility. This is the main reproach to Henry, who has often defended on the grounds that it does not often showed his emotions on and off the field. Not convincing enough once for a French audience that does not like the players too sure of them.

His involvement in Knysna

Or rather its lack of involvement. Henry left to his teammates and did not really opposed to the strike of the France team against Raymond Domenech during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. His aura was not as high in the group, other players had taken the lead as Franck Ribery and Patrice Evra. This is the explanation he held later, stressing that his voice was no longer wearing. Recalled by Domenech for the competition, he only played a few game pieces. His interview with Nicolas Sarkozy, the president at the time, to return from South Africa participated to blur his image.

His preference for England

It ‘ Not that Henry does not like France, but he has always preferred to England from his time at Arsenal. He kept deep roots and daughter Téa (9 years) living there. The French consider to be especially appreciated at its true value. His heart club paid him a tribute by erecting a statue of him in front of the Emirates Stadium. Knowledge and analysis of football are popular in the media after consultant on the BBC in the Brazilian World Cup, he will join Sky Sports. It is not a coincidence.