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Tuesday 16 December 2014

Football star Thierry Henry quits professional soccer

French soccer star Thierry Henry has announced his retirement from professional football after 20 years of playing for top clubs like Barcelona, Arsenal & France. He announced this on his Facebook page and said he will be returning to London to join Sky Sports as a football expert and ambassador.
“After 20 years in the game I have decided to retire from professional football. It has been an incredible journey and I would like to thank all the fans, team mates and individuals involved with AS Monaco, Juventus, Arsenal FC, FC Barcelona, the New York Red Bulls and of course the French national team that have made my time in the game so special. It is now time for a different career path and I am pleased to say that I will be returning to London and joining Sky Sports. I will hopefully share some of the insights, observations and experiences I have learnt over the years with you guys. I have had some amazing memories (mostly good!) and a wonderful experience. I hope you have enjoyed watching as much as I have enjoyed taking part.”

Henry remains France’s all-time top scorer with 51 goals from 123 appearances. During his time at Arsenal, he became one of the most feared strikers in the world, leading the team to two Premier League titles and three FA Cups. The multi-award winning Henry joined Barcelona and over four seasons there, he won two La Liga titles, a Copa Del Rey, the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA World Club Cup.

276 comments:

  1. The Great Thierry Herny.....
    Forever be greatful

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  2. Awww. The time for this was long ago, but now is cool tho too.

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  3. Good for him.. these are my nominnees.. cute g and toronto fines.. they are both not in naija but they read your blog

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  4. He has really tried. Let others lead.

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  5. i think its time nice one he should relax

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  6. He has tried. He's name can never be forgotten

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  7. Yea baba don old. It's time to call it quit

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  8. Legend All Day Any Day...

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  9. Linda the people that deserves it are already given the 100k....pls let it reach us also...ve been on Lib for 4 yrs now...and I think I deserves to win... and I really Features of BlackBerry Passport!!!
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  10. Linda the people that deserves it are already given the 100k....pls let it reach us also...ve been on Lib for 4 yrs now...and I think I deserves to win... and I really Features of BlackBerry Passport!!!
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  11. Impressive stats...
    He should work with Wenger.

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  12. oooo henry. good for you. wish you all d best. christianaojuade@gmail.com linda i neva win any money ooo.

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  13. Farewell Henry! We wish you all the best in your next endeavor, Arsenal Hero

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  14. he did soo well!


    #GodblessNigeria

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  15. So finally he quit to come marry me.....henry my love. Mmmuaaah!

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  16. His been missing for a long time in action I figured that much. Nice one tho. #iamhe# ibisakiharry@yahoo.com

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  17. Haaha....baba henry, we go miss u oh(bimbovat@gmail.com)

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  18. That's really good for him. He was a legendary player, a very good player and was part of the famous arsenal invincibles. Wish him all the best as a moves on with life after football.


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  19. He's a legend of the game.
    He came, he saw and he conquered.
    I wish him the best in his future endeavors.

    ~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA

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  20. ...And Linda, when did " France " become a top club ?? isnt France a country lmao!

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  21. Dear Linda, ur giveaway is for LIB readers as u said, not LIB commenters only, I've been a reader of ur blog for years now, and yes I comment most of the time but with anonymous, and when the giveaways started i also commented with my email, sadly I wasn't picked, and now you came with the blackberry passport giveaway, I've been refreshing this page, so as to comment when it comes up today, u posted it at the 11:59 and at 12noon I saw it and just as I was about to paste my short note on what I had already written down since last night about why I love blackberry, my phone died, ran to put on the gen and power my phone and just in 10 mins there were already over 500 comments but that's not the issue, the issue here is that you've changed into giving only those that comment with their name, what about those of us who read and also comment with anonymous? Don't we stand a chance? Did u notice how comments on every story has reduced since on friday that the giveaway ended? If u didn't I did. May God bless you richly also for the giveaways.

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  22. It's a gud decision, he has made history. Good for him!

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  23. good for him.ozeisusan497@gmail.com

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  24. Congrats. Hopefully he has other things he wants to venture into.

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  25. He should go for coaching career abi what next???

    ...Royalpriesthood.

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  26. I heard it and I was very happy for him at least he retired well with no conflict or controversies. «QUEENMAYA«REPORTING«LIVE«

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  27. We will miss it, he is one of the best.

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  28. Thierry Henry, he made me love the game, it's been an honour been part of the generation to watch you!

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  29. ndidiamaka frances16 December 2014 at 12:39

    he will missed

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  30. Wao the time has come, not like some Nigerian players who wanted to die there hahahaha.













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  31. YES HE HAS TRIED HE WAS A GOOD FOOTBALLER

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  32. He's already a football legend. Kudos.
    Eddywiz32@gmail.com^^^™THAT EDOBOY.COM~

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  33. aaaaawww good for him.


    AUNTY LINDA PLEASE POST MY COMMENT.
    THANK YOU.

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  34. wow am in tears already,i use to have serious crush on this guy at one point in my life,i also dreamt of getting married to him henry no matter what i still love you wish you all the best in your next part of your work direction xoxo.

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  35. wow am in tears already,i use to have serious crush on this guy at one point in my life,i also dreamt of getting married to him henry no matter what i still love you wish you all the best in your next part of your work direction xoxo.

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  36. Wow! He will be missed by his fans tho. Cute Henry... #onelovefromSnow#q

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  38. With BB, u can download whatever u wish be it music, video, etc from the next with ease. It also has a large inbuilt memory that u may not need a memory card. BB is simply the best.

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  39. Wwwaaaoooo...

    Love or Trust, Trust is much more important than Love. If someone loves me, it is more of that person’s business than mine.  But if the same person trusts me, it places a duty on me to live up to that trust. In other words, Trust challenges one to reciprocate; Love might not always do that.....what's that ISSUE that gives you sleepless night in your relationship? Its time you talk to someone.
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  40. Good one.

    Love or Trust, Trust is much more important than Love. If someone loves me, it is more of that person’s business than mine.  But if the same person trusts me, it places a duty on me to live up to that trust. In other words, Trust challenges one to reciprocate; Love might not always do that.....what's that ISSUE that gives you sleepless night in your relationship? Its time you talk to someone.
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  41. Good news for arsenal fc fans

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  42. Good for yu. Anty Linda I vote myself cos I ve been reading LIB for years now, nd not just dat I would wanna meet you

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  43. Good for him
    Wish him the best in life!!

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  44. well done Henry, you did well during Ur days and you deserve a call to sky sports

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  45. I wish him the best.please vote for FACEofLIB

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  46. Best of luck broda Henri, miss u golden! All da best in London, we will block in DAT pub, our usual spot....don't tel anybodi
    Gab2shoessaysso

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  47. Goodluck to him... I want to meet u linda just grant me only this wish...

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  48. awwwwww..... we call him "igwe".... Rest in peace, frm professional soccer... lol

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  49. he has proved his worth n he deserve a glorious exit....all hail henry d playmaker

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  50. Linda,next time please address him as a living legend and not a star,u get?? Hehe:olabode82@yahoo.co.uk

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  51. awwwwww..... we call him "igwe".... Rest in peace, frm professional soccer... lol

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  52. awwwwww..... we call him "igwe".... Rest in peace, frm professional soccer... lol

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  53. awwwwww..... we call him "igwe".... Rest in peace, frm professional soccer... lol

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  54. Well done! There is a time to start and a time to stop, what matters is the impact you made while you were there.

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  55. well done Henry, you did well during Ur days and you deserve a call to sky sports

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  56. He was one of the best the game ever new. Always will be a legend, wish u all the best in your future career!

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  57. he don try let upcoming ballers reign too
    ------LIB prince--------

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  58. Money don yakpa b dat oh. Chai


    Remsco2sure@gmail.com

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  59. He has tired when I till knw him in dose days in arsenal he was called igwe!! Good luck to him

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  60. good for him,linda pls let me partake in ur blessing.vincentialucy@yahoo.com

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  61. Mayb he gat a reason fr dat sha.

    Remsco2sure@gmail.com

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  62. Bt nna nawa oh y nah. My main nigga

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  63. I just like d sound of his name Thierry Henry

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  64. Ur a super star, God bless u henry.

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  65. Linda WHERE IS PRINCE CHARMING plus about d phones, maybe u should get in touch with bonario to give u names, sure he knows people dt comments well back den too. But I nominate whilemena for now. Sad thing am always anonymous#bbsadface#
    #chynell#

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  66. Legend Henry. He has done very well for the round leather game. Wish him all the best

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  67. vincentialucy@yahoo.com

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  68. Linda I think I will vote for bishop and benedicta daniel

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  69. Good for the dude.

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  70. use to love him when he was playing for Barcelona!!

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  71. GOODLUCK TO HIM IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVOURS...

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  72. Igwe. I'm happy for you. Wishing you success in all future endeavors. Up guns

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  73. Ok. Bobbyferafavorirabo@gmail.com

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  74. Lucky lib winners
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  75. Linda babe abeg mk I shop dis time around oh. U ar mouted.

    Remsco2sure@gmail.com

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  76. I love you Henry!! Will sure miss you!!

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  77. But d Guy try sha na fine player. Bt y self

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  78. He has made his mark in the world of football will be greatly missed in the field of play.

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  79. Lucky lib winners
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  80. Rumor has it that he is being primed to take over from Wenger. Read that ex Gunner Gilberto has being offered a coaching role at the club. Changing tides for Wenger!

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  81. Rumor has it that he is being primed to take over from Wenger. Read that ex Gunner Gilberto has being offered a coaching role at the club. Changing tides for Wenger!

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  82. We will surely miss him,i remember those days he was at arsenal.

    Miss indomie says so.

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  83. I need the Bbpassport pls linda,my phone's screen has cracked tnx,neva been lucky with any of ur giveaway
    Valentinannenn@gmail.com

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  84. He came,he saw, he conquered.

    ***ECHOMASS***

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  85. King Henry..football world will never forget your impact in the beautiful game

    iamkachie@gmail.com

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  86. a real icon #legendarygunner can't wait to see you on suit at the Emirates dugout directing play

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  87. The game will miss him. he played his part and did so very well!! .... subomioloruntobi@gmail.com

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  88. Hero!!! ➡Via Nokia1110_LindaIkejiBlogClassRep

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  89. de guy self don try now.....

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  90. Henry why na?




    Amakadarlyn@yahoo.com

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  91. the legend.....akinbola01@hotmail.com

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  92. U made unforgettable impact in football. Ubanagum

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  93. You are welcome back to London with more exciting news to hearing about your footballing career from Manchester UK

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  94. Henry Igweeeee u served well.. 175 goals at arsenal in such little time... Lethal

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  95. Henry is a great man.I wish him all the best.

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  96. I cried when France lost in the world cup finals cos of Henry & even suported Arsenal & then FC Barcelona when he joined the team... I had an awesome time watching him play.. He'll forever be remembered and loved

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  97. Good decision.to comment these days na war,shld I blame google?who?

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  98. Congrats to you .
    This name go land person for fight o !
    When I saw the name THIERRY HENRY,before clicking , I thought it said this footballer THIEF HEN !
    Na wa o , old age don enter my eyes .

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  99. hey linda! i just heard the missing man from the camp has been found out..pls find out. i guess i should be paid for the information.lol.osasrichard@yahoo.com

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  100. Football legend
    Diamondberry027@gmail.com

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  101. eyaa he has really made name in football i love him...i remember his arsenal

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  102. Congrats to him,its been a worthwhile journey so far...

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  103. All time best, Igwe 1. Hope to see @Arsenal one day as manager.

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  104. Wow d Igwe as retired
    Wishing u all d best
    Arsenal for life

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  105. We will miss u henry..... Lovely career.....

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  106. Wow Henry the Great
    Good for him

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  107. Heaven remov e comment of those dat want to disturb me of getting this bb! Amen. Linda e be like. Say na prayer sure pass as dem don start to dey use jazz write comment 4here... INDIGENOUS LIB v_okunola@yahoo.com

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  108. Correct guy...truly a legend...standing ovation for you sir

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  109. this man caught my attention way back 2006/07. Wish him luck

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  110. My handsome former Arsenal player. True legend.

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  111. beta player

    remsco2sure@gmail.com

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  112. He's won it all. My sweetheart

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  113. Obuefi Herny kudos. synbola@yahoo.com

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  114. Football will surely miss you. I will miss you even thou am not a fan due to your involvement with Arsenal. Overall you were incredible. Wish you all the best in retirement.
    .................cream.................

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  115. A brother from another mother, loved him lyk crazy, happy retirement, that is if there is anything like such.

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  116. Love you Henry. You r among the great legends of futbol.Best wishes with your new path

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  117. Eeyah he has made name for himself in football already..happy retirement to him.

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  118. touching...am gonna miss u sha.

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  119. It has been an incredible journey, Am an Arsenal Fan..We love and appreciate the King of high-bury HENRY THIERRY... the glory days and trophies you brought to Arsenal Football Club. Good-luck and God Bless you forever. Legend.

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  120. It has been an incredible journey, Am an Arsenal Fan..We love and appreciate the King of high-bury HENRY THIERRY... the glory days and trophies you brought to Arsenal Football Club. Good-luck and God Bless you forever. Legend.

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  121. It has been an incredible journey, Am an Arsenal Fan..We love and appreciate the King of high-bury HENRY THIERRY... the glory days and trophies you brought to Arsenal Football Club. Good-luck and God Bless you forever. Legend.

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  122. Congratulations on an outstanding career. A sure Legend

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  123. U'v don ur own part king henry. Bst of luck 2 ur future career

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  124. Congrats Mr.thierry uve proven ursef as a professional star player...u don try go rest

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  125. He's a true legend.


    Midas said so!!!!!!!

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  126. Good decision coming from Thierry Henry after playing for the major football clubs ...Checkout this great platform

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  127. Why bro??. Valentinechisom7@gmail.com

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  128. the god of Arsenal... Thierry "The King" Henry will never be forgotten...

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  129. He is an achiever. What more can a man ask ofin football.

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  130. Henry is one of the best striker I have ever watched in the field of play. He has goal scoring sense.

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  131. E don try, wish him all d best

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  132. In my opinion, one of the BEST! One of the GREATS!! LEGEND!!! We shall miss you on the pitch, Thierry. Wishing you even better in your chosen career path.

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  133. Going to miss you Hunry.... Wishing you the very best as you exit prof.soccer.

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  134. No one will reprimand u for taking another turn if dats what u chose to do..... I personally have enjoyed watching..

    #smashyjane#

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  135. Wow Thierry. you have done pretty well, he nids rest and family now. Obumnemeudeze@gmail.com

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  136. Congrats mr T. Obumnemeudeze@gmail.com

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  137. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!.....

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  138. Kudos Henry. You have make an impact in the world of football. Up gunners

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  139. Henry my man.... A legend

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  140. Am a football fan never watched him ever before though I heard people talk about him

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  141. Make some noise for Thierry!
    angelo8z8@yahoo.com

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