#thierry-henry

#thierry-henry

I was very close to doing athletics but it just came to a point in the career in Sheffield that they said pick or choose between football and running. My mum, bless her, used to travel with me on a Saturday for football and then a Sunday with athletics, so thank you Mum. I think it's paid off within football.

One of the most famous nights in Arsenal European history came back in 2006, as Thierry Henry’s memorable goal secured a 1-0 victory over Real Madrid.

Arsenal's centre-forward issues are set to be addressed this summer with new sporting director Andrea Berta at the helm, potentially targeting a striker likened to Thierry Henry.

Mohamed Salah scored a remarkable goal in Liverpool's convincing 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town, raising his Premier League total to an impressive 176 goals.

"When I was six, it was Roberto Baggio; later it was Alan Shearer; but the real one was Thierry Henry. I watched not only how he scored goals, but how he ran, his technique and his movement on the pitch."