Henry announces international retirement
20:54, 16 July 2010
NEW YORK. July 16. KAZINFORM France striker Thierry Henry announced his retirement from international soccer on Thursday; Kazinform refers to China Daily.
The 32-year-old former Arsenal and Barcelona striker, who signed for Major League Soccer (MLS) side New York Redbulls on Wednesday, played only a bit-part in France's World Cup campaign in South Africa, which ended at the group stage.
"I made up my mind before the World Cup. South Africa did not play a part in my decision. I could have announced it before the World Cup but I didn't want it (to effect) the team. It was time for me (to retire)," Henry told a news conference.
Henry is France's all-time leading goalscorer with 51 goals in 123 appearances but his only appearances in South Africa were as a substitute; Kazinform cites China Daily.
See www.chinadaily.com.cn