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Henry-Lalas clash over Balogun ban sparks fiery World Cup debate
sports3 days ago

Henry-Lalas clash over Balogun ban sparks fiery World Cup debate

Thierry Henry and Alexi Lalas argued on Fox Sports' World Cup coverage about FIFA’s handling of Folarin Balogun’s one-game suspension for a red card against Bosnia, with Henry saying the decision was wrong and should have been decided on the field, while Lalas defended FIFA. The clash referenced Article 27 of FIFA’s disciplinary code and followed an alleged intervention by Donald Trump to urge a review, as the USMNT had just lost 4-1 to Belgium.

via The Independent|
#alexi-lalas#fifa#folarin-balogun
Henry questions Ronaldo's movement as Portugal stumble in World Cup opener
sports22 days ago

Henry questions Ronaldo's movement as Portugal stumble in World Cup opener

Thierry Henry criticized Cristiano Ronaldo's movement during Portugal's 1-1 World Cup draw with DR Congo, saying 'The team needs to score, not you need to score' after Ronaldo failed to convert a late chance. Ronaldo, the oldest outfield player to start a World Cup match, is at the center of selection debates for Portugal manager Roberto Martinez as the squad boasts a wealth of midfield talent; Portugal's next game is against Uzbekistan.

via New York Post|
#bruno-fernandes#cristiano-ronaldo#portugal
Henry says Ronaldo should prioritize the team’s goals after Portugal’s World Cup opener draw
sports23 days ago

Henry says Ronaldo should prioritize the team’s goals after Portugal’s World Cup opener draw

Portugal drew 1-1 with DR Congo in their World Cup opener. Thierry Henry criticized Cristiano Ronaldo for chasing a personal goal instead of helping the team, pointing to a second-half moment where Ronaldo ran into Bruno Fernandes’s path. Ronaldo, 41, is playing in a record sixth World Cup with 143 international goals; Portugal’s next match is vs Uzbekistan on June 23, and Roberto Martinez could mix things up by bringing Ronaldo off the bench.

via USA Today|
#congo-dr#cristiano-ronaldo#portugal
Henry: Ronaldo's goal-hunting could cost Portugal at the World Cup
sports23 days ago

Henry: Ronaldo's goal-hunting could cost Portugal at the World Cup

Fox Sports analyst Thierry Henry said Cristiano Ronaldo’s instinct to score for himself is hurting Portugal, after a 1-1 World Cup draw with DR Congo in which Ronaldo was largely isolated; Portugal enjoyed 75% possession but had fewer shots, and Ronaldo even blocked a Bruno Fernandes scoring chance, highlighting risks of building the team around him.

via Awful Announcing|
#bruno-fernandes#portugal#ronaldo
Henry pushes back on Donovan's 'arrogant' France critique during World Cup opener
sports23 days ago

Henry pushes back on Donovan's 'arrogant' France critique during World Cup opener

Fox's World Cup coverage sparked a clash of opinions when Thierry Henry bristled at Landon Donovan's description of France as 'arrogant' and 'casual' after a tentative first-half vs. Senegal; Henry urged focus on the game, Donovan defended his critique as a fan's expectation, France eventually won 3-1 with Mbappé scoring twice in the second half, and Zlatan Ibrahimović labeled France as confident rather than arrogant in the postgame discussion.

via Awful Announcing|
#france#landon-donovan#soccer-broadcast
Gyokeres Embraces Spotlight Amid Arsenal Record Sales and International Moves
sports11 months ago

Gyokeres Embraces Spotlight Amid Arsenal Record Sales and International Moves

Viktor Gyokeres has joined Arsenal and chosen the number 14 shirt, previously worn by Thierry Henry, emphasizing his desire to forge his own path rather than compare himself to the legendary player. The transfer, worth up to £64m, was a long process, and Gyokeres is eager to adapt and contribute to the team under Mikel Arteta, with strong fan support and record shirt sales marking his arrival.

via BBC|
#arsenal#number-14-shirt#sports
Mbappé Absent from France's Olympic Squad Amid Transfer Speculation
sports2 years ago

Mbappé Absent from France's Olympic Squad Amid Transfer Speculation

Kylian Mbappe will not be part of France's under-23 soccer team for the Paris Olympic Games, as announced by coach Thierry Henry. Mbappe is expected to join Real Madrid, who did not release him for the Olympics. Henry's squad includes overage players Alexandre Lacazette and Jean-Philippe Mateta, but he faced challenges in assembling the team due to clubs' reluctance to release players for the non-FIFA event.

via CBS Sports|
#alexandre-lacazette#france-olympic-soccer#kylian-mbappe
Thierry Henry comments on Lukaku's Champions League struggles.
sports3 years ago

Thierry Henry comments on Lukaku's Champions League struggles.

Romelu Lukaku's 33-minute cameo for Inter in the UEFA Champions League final defeat to Manchester City showed that the Belgian still has plenty to offer at this level. Despite not finding the back of the net, his physical presence and ability to win duels unsettled City's defense. Although he was not involved in the best chances, his mere presence was enough to create opportunities for his team. Thierry Henry believes that Lukaku will have to live with the blame for Inter's loss, but his return to form late in the season suggests that he could be rounding back towards some sort of balance between form and fitness after his struggles.

via CBS Sports|
#inter#manchester-city#romelu-lukaku
The Controversial Ja Morant Suspension: What Happened?
sports3 years ago

The Controversial Ja Morant Suspension: What Happened?

Ja Morant's recent suspension from the Memphis Grizzlies for appearing on Instagram Live from a strip club with a gun has raised questions about the NBA's handling of the situation and whether it was a move to rehab his image quickly. Meanwhile, reports suggest that former French footballer Thierry Henry is being considered for the head coach position of the US Men's National Team, despite his lack of experience in the women's game and a mixed track record as a coach.

via Deadspin|
#ja-morant#memphis-grizzlies#nba