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Lionel Messi provided two assists to fuel Argentina's comeback win over England, sending them to the 2026 World Cup final; Thierry Henry praised Messi's 'unstoppable' mood and ability to raise his level in big matches ahead of a final vs Spain.
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.
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.
A live Fox Sports World Cup segment turned fiery when Landon Donovan called France’s first half play 'arrogant and casual,' prompting Thierry Henry’s stunned reaction and Zlatan Ibrahimovic to frame the comment as confidence. The clash—also involving Alexi Lalas—unfolded as France later beat Senegal 3-1 and quickly went viral as a memorable on-air moment.
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.
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.
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.
Thierry Henry celebrated Arsenal's Premier League title with an Instagram post to fans, recalling the 2004 Invincibles and noting his kids finally witnessed the win; Arsene Wenger also congratulated the champions, telling them to enjoy the moment.
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.
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.
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.
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.