ICYMI, Thierry Henry is hanging up his boots for good.
The legendary striker made the announcement on Tuesday, as the 37-year-old has ended his 20-year career as a professional soccer player to move into the media realm.
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After playing for Monaco, Juventus, Arsenal, Barcelona, New York Red Bulls and the French national team, the talismanic striker touched the hearts of many fans across the globes and will be remembered as one of the greatest players to play the game as he broke records and won many trophies along the way.
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Here’s how the soccer world is reacting to the news that King Henry has left the building for the final time...
Current Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey...
Congratulations on an outstanding career @ThierryHenry. Top player. Top guy. #Legend
— Aaron Ramsey (@aaronramsey) December 16, 2014
Chelsea midfielder and former Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas...
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
Former England international and BBC Sport presenter Gary Linker...
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
Former US international and Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Brad Friedel...
Arsenal attacker Theo Walcott...
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
Barcelona’s former captain Carles Puyol...
Merci mon ami pour ton football. http://t.co/K8ymsf6FeD
— Carles Puyol (@Carles5puyol) December 16, 2014
Arsenal and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil...
Once you enchanted all of us - now I can only say: Thanks for everything! @ThierryHenry #ArsenalLegend
— Mesut Özil (@M10) December 16, 2014
