Today we focus on a player who recently retired- one of the best to ever play the game! Here's five things that you may or may not have known about Thierry Henry!
1. Henry is the leading scorer both for Arsenal (where he played for eight years) and for his national team, France.
2. There is a bronze statue of Henry outside the Emirates stadium that was unveiled as part of Arsenal's 125th anniversary celebrations.
3. Henry is a fan of the NBA and has on many occasions been seen attending basketball games with his friend Tony Parker.
4. He has been subjected to racism in his career and is an active spokesperson against racism in football.
5. Many footballers are on strict diets to go with their fitness regimes. Henry was no different, but was known to indulge from time to time. He had a particular love for Caribbean food, peas, rice and chicken.
