Tag: Thierry Henry
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The Greatest English League Champions?
There are some football debates that always get people talking … this is one of them. Just who were the Greatest English League Champions of all time? Here, we’re going to look at a selection of teams in a bid to answer that question …. Let’s start with … Manchester United 1998-1999 Manager – Sir…
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Top Ten: Xavi leads the way in CL appearances
Embed from Getty Images Football Express News have gone a little top ten crazy over the Champions League and we begin with a look at the players who have appeared most in the competition. 1. Xavi Hernandez : 150 appearances Embed from Getty Images 2. Iker Casillas: 150 appearances Embed from Getty Images 3. Raul…
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FAI took bribe to stop legal action against Henry handball
Embed from Getty Images More sensational news has broken in the wake of the FIFA corruption investigations, with claims the FAI took bribe to stop legal action against the Thierry Henry handball incident. It emerged yesterday that the FAI, Football Association of Ireland, accepted a bribe from FIFA believed to be €5m (£3.6m) to stop them…
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FAB FIVE: Greatest ever Premier League strikers
Football Express News has chosen the Premier League’s top five strikers, featuring Thierry Henry, Didier Drogba and Alan Shearer. Thierry Henry Embed from Getty Images The Frenchman was a young prodigy with bags of unfulfilled talent when fellow countryman Arsene Wenger splashed out a sizable £11 million in the summer of 1999. His ruthless goal scoring…
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Henry: Arsenal must spend to compete with Chelsea
Embed from Getty Images Former Arsenal forward Thierry Henry has claimed that his former club must spend big if they want to challenge the likes of Chelsea for the Premier League title. The Gunners remain in contention for a third place finish this season and could win the FA Cup with a Wembley final against…
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Arsenal need four ‘top-quality’ players, according to Gunners legend
Embed from Getty Images Arsenal legend Thierry Henry spoke out after the Gunners’ 0-0 home draw with Champions elect Chelsea on Sunday. The Frenchman said Arsene Wenger needs another four top-quality players to stand any chance of winning the Premier League title. The Gunners huffed and puffed against Chelsea on Sunday, but Jose Mourinho’s team…
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Arsenal hero Henry criticises Man United striker over Real Madrid goal
Embed from Getty Images Thierry Henry has hit out at Javier Hernandez for his goal celebration in Real Madrid’s Champions League win over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. The Manchester United loanee netted the only goal of the two-legged tie against Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu, having been set-up by another former Red Devil in Cristiano…
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Xabi Alonso and Luis Suarez set for Liverpool return
Embed from Getty Images Luis Suarez will make a return to Anfield later this month as he plays in a unique charity match. The match which is to take place later this month, will feature Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher as captains and has been organised by the Liverpool Football Club Foundation. Players who have…
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Arsenal legend Henry backs Chelsea for treble
Embed from Getty Images Thierry Henry believes Chelsea can win the treble this season after winning the League Cup against Tottenham on Sunday. Goals from John Terry and Diego Costa gave the Blues a first title of the season on a day that saw their closest Premier League title rivals Manchester City be beaten by…
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Henry flirting with Arsenal job
Embed from Getty Images Thierry Henry has said he could not turn down the chance to become Arsenal manager and admits he love to succeed Arsene Wenger. Wenger has come under strong criticism following the Gunners 3-1 defeat to Monaco on Wednesday night in the Champions League and calls for his sacking have been heard…
