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Thierry Henry: Most decorated in European Football
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Xifio;2675622 said:
He finished French Top scorer in WC 1998 with 3 goals at 21 years-old, OK that was against South Africa and Saudi Arabia, but don't forget that he scored his penalty against Italy in Quarter Final, like Trezeguet, our 2 youngest players in this WC!
Euro 2000 now: 23 years-old, 3 goals again, including the most important in his international career against Portugal at 0-1 in Semi-Final.
Then, we were waiting more about him in WC 2002, Euro 2004 and WC 2006. But after the 2 biggest international titles, it was hard to do better. And each time, he was really tired after big seasons with Arsenal so..
I agree that France didn't win these titles on his back, but we can't hide his importance in these tournaments. Yeah, it's easier when you have Zidane and Djorkaeff (best French player during WC 98 and Euro 2000 in my opinion) behind you, but Henry did a great job for France.
Just one last number: 12. 12 goals with France during WC or Euro games, something like 2 goals during each competition. Not unbelievable, yeah, but very class! Merci Titi!
ogsimon;2675026 said:
Pele?
Zlatan;2675893 said:
I think Bixente Lizarazu is the most decorated French player ever because he won almost everything with France and Bayern, something like 25 titles! And Marcel Desailly have an amazing record too!
And what about Didier Deschamps? Captain during CL 1993, WC 1998 and Euro 2000! Now I hope he'll win everything as coach for l'OM!
I'm really happy for Titi Henry as I was happy for Zizou in 2002.. The 2 best French players of the decade deserve it!
Beckenbauer's trophy haul is damn impressive and so is Lizarazu's and they have more medals than Theirry probably.
But even with Beckenbauer, he won club trophies in 2 countries and one was in the US, my point is that Theirry won all the major club trophies in 3 different European countries, in addition to the World Cup, Euro Cup and the Champions League.
I struggle to find anyone in Europe that can match that. I don't know if you guys know where im coming from.
But even with Beckenbauer, he won club trophies in 2 countries and one was in the US, my point is that Theirry won all the major club trophies in 3 different European countries, in addition to the World Cup, Euro Cup and the Champions League.
I struggle to find anyone in Europe that can match that. I don't know if you guys know where im coming from.
ogsimon;2675856 said:
So? He won a bunch of titles with Santos.....if you're talking football history(which is what you were
in the post post that I quoted), then Pele must be mentioned.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelé#Honours
Zlatan;2675893 said:
Runner-up doesn't count. It should not be mentioned.
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Ofcourse and than we should mention people like Maradona and Cruijff too. And when it comes to the better footballer, those people can't be compared to Henry.newbie original;2676086 said:So? He won a bunch of titles with Santos.....if you're talking football history(which is what you were
But we're talking the most all around honours list here.
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Pires/Ljungberg/Henry/Campbell/Edu(?)/Lauren/Wiltord all fit the bill...
Of course, I'm not including players who won something with Arsenal before that..
Of course, I'm not including players who won something with Arsenal before that..