Thierry Henry leaves his position as coach of the Espoirs

After winning a silver medal at the Olympic Games, former world champion Thierry Henry resigns. “I am incredibly grateful to the federation, the players, the staff and the supporters who allowed me to live a magical experience”he said. A decision taken for personal reasons, according to the French Football Federation, and a to the revsee at the top of the pyramid.

“He brought this team to the final of the Olympic Games, he created enthusiasm, a dynamic. There are many young players who revealed themselves. There was a meeting with the French public, he restored his image as a coach which had been a little tarnished”commented Régis Testelin, journalist at L’Équipe. Thierry Henry, who went to Guadeloupe on August 15, has not yet communicated on his plans and the reasons for his decision.