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Lifestyle => Sports & Entertainment => Topic started by: westsiderider323 on July 14, 2010, 11:46:03 AM
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http://sports.yahoo.com/top/news;_ylt=AprATGlYpGF0mNc3cMqwF_WkvrYF?slug=txnewyorkhenry
SECAUCUS, N.J.(AP) —Stop the rumors about French striker Thierry Henry joining the New York Red Bulls. He’s here.
The 32-year-old former Arsenal and Barcelona player signed a multiyear contract on Wednesday and he is expected to make his Red Bulls’ debut on July 22 in an exhibition against Premier League club Tottenham.
“Some people might think I am going to go there for vacation - I do actually go there for vacation - but it won’t be for vacation this time,” Henry said in a video interview on the club website. “I’m a competitor and I don’t like to lose.”
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Henry was released by Barcelona last month after scoring just four goals last season.
“This marks an exciting new chapter in my career and life,” Henry said.
Henry will be introduced at a press conference on Thursday at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J.
“Thierry is not only a world class player who will undoubtedly improve our squad, but he has shown most importantly throughout his career that he is a winner,” said Erik Soler, general manager and sporting director of the Red Bulls. “He has made it clear to us that he is committed in the short and long term to help in our vision of making our organization the premium franchise in Major League Soccer.”
With France, Henry won the World Cup in 1998 and the 2000 European Championship, but sparked outrage last year when his handball during a playoff match helped to deny Ireland a spot at this year’s World Cup.
At the finals in South Africa, France went out at the group stage after the team was beset by a player protest.
Henry guided Arsenal to the Premier League title in 2002 and 2004 before leaving in 2007 to join Barcelona, where he won six trophies in 2009 - the Champions League, the Spanish league, the Copa del Rey, the Spanish Supercup, the UEFA Supercup and the FIFA Club World Cup.
The Red Bulls, who previously were known as the MetroStars, have a history of signing star players in the twilight of their careers. Italian Roberto Donadoni played for them in 1996 and ’97, Brazilian great Branco was with them in 1997, German Lothar Matthaus in 2000 and Frenchman Youri Djorkaeff was here in 2005 and ’06.
None of them led the team to a title.
Red Bulls leading scorer Juan Pablo Angel welcomed Henry’s arrival, which was announced just days after New York played a 0-0 tie with D.C. United.
“I think it means everything for the industry in this country,” Angel said. “He’s arguably one of the best players in our generation. He’s a player that has won everything he could possibly win in this sport and he’s still fit. I think it’s an honor to have him here. He’s going to be a tremendous addition to the league, to the Red Bulls.”
There have been rumors for almost two years that Henry would one day join the Red Bulls. A year ago, he said he wanted to play in the United States and the door opened recently when he parted ways with Barcelona after a season in which he lost his starting job.
“We have been hearing about it for years now, for it to finally come to fruition is a good thing for the team,” Red Bulls midfielder Seth Stammler said. “I’m sure it’s good for him for the next step in his career. He’s won championships at all levels. To come over here and not prove himself to the world in soccer, but take our team to the next level and hopefully get a championship here will be a good step for him and obviously great for the organization.”
Henry wasn’t a factor in the World Cup. But the Red Bulls hope a combination of Angel and Henry up front can finally lead them to a title.
“It’s kind of wild to think about it,” rookie defender Tim Ream said. “Coming in, I knew I was going to be playing with Juan Pablo and I knew what kind of player he was. You put those two together it’s pretty incredible. Front two, there is not much you can say about them. They are just spectacular players.”
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Rumors out there saying that Rafa Marquez is also going to join the Red Bulls >:(
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Rumors out there saying that Rafa Marquez is also going to join the Red Bulls >:(
LOL i doubt it
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Why do you doubt it? It seems like a pretty good chance he lands there.
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More money for effortless playing, it's quite considerable when you are washed up and no top team wants you anymore.
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Why do you doubt it? It seems like a pretty good chance he lands there.
just doesnt sound right i think he would play in mexico before he plays in the us
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Why do you doubt it? It seems like a pretty good chance he lands there.
just doesnt sound right i think he would play in mexico before he plays in the us
I assume there's more money in the US league.
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Why do you doubt it? It seems like a pretty good chance he lands there.
just doesnt sound right i think he would play in mexico before he plays in the us
I assume there's more money in the US league.
Mexican League pays better. I think for Rafa Marquez, it'll probably be about the same. Huge difference is living in NY to living in Mexico.
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Why do you doubt it? It seems like a pretty good chance he lands there.
just doesnt sound right i think he would play in mexico before he plays in the us
I assume there's more money in the US league.
Mexican League pays better. I think for Rafa Marquez, it'll probably be about the same. Huge difference is living in NY to living in Mexico.
rafa marquez is too rich to play in mexico, his family will be kidnapped the day after his first training if he signs with a mexican team :D
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henry made the right move, all the players like him should come to MLS to make the league more interesting
whats the story with beckam? is he still with galaxy or is he just done playing? he is like 35
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henry made the right move, all the players like him should come to MLS to make the league more interesting
whats the story with beckam? is he still with galaxy or is he just done playing? he is like 35
he still wit the galaxy but he fucked up his achilles tendon a while back its y he didnt play in the world cup
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juan pablo angel theres a blast from the blast hwos he been doing /how longs he been there?
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Never understand why players do this. I mean yeah hes at the end of his career. But he could of gone to Red Bulls when he was like 35. He could play for any team in Europe for another season or 2. A decision Im sure he will live to regret in the future. As Beckham probably does now.
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Never understand why players do this. I mean yeah hes at the end of his career. But he could of gone to Red Bulls when he was like 35. He could play for any team in Europe for another season or 2. A decision Im sure he will live to regret in the future. As Beckham probably does now.
he gets more money @ the red bulls and he will play in an easy league
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I know all of the reasons why he has gone there. Im just saying when hes like 60 years old will he look back and think, shittttttt.
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I know all of the reasons why he has gone there. Im just saying when hes like 60 years old will he look back and think, shittttttt.
can you explain me.....why ? ::)
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Because he is 32. He could of still played in any league in Europe for at least another season or two. Been on very good money and then went off to American and probably still earned the same money in a few years time. The greatest footballers of all time will tell you that winning trophys, not the MLS league, is what makes you a legend in this game. Hes now quit France aswell so he can focus on what? training in the sun, playing football against awful players week in week out.
Im just saying he could of come back to the Premiership and still done really well for any team. Maybe even helped win another Premiership, a cup, a champions league. Then in a few years he could of moved over there.
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Because he is 32. He could of still played in any league in Europe for at least another season or two. Been on very good money and then went off to American and probably still earned the same money in a few years time. The greatest footballers of all time will tell you that winning trophys, not the MLS league, is what makes you a legend in this game. Hes now quit France aswell so he can focus on what? training in the sun, playing football against awful players week in week out.
Im just saying he could of come back to the Premiership and still done really well for any team. Maybe even helped win another Premiership, a cup, a champions league. Then in a few years he could of moved over there.
Maybe he's just too fuckin lazy...
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Because he is 32. He could of still played in any league in Europe for at least another season or two. Been on very good money and then went off to American and probably still earned the same money in a few years time. The greatest footballers of all time will tell you that winning trophys, not the MLS league, is what makes you a legend in this game. Hes now quit France aswell so he can focus on what? training in the sun, playing football against awful players week in week out.
Im just saying he could of come back to the Premiership and still done really well for any team. Maybe even helped win another Premiership, a cup, a champions league. Then in a few years he could of moved over there.
Maybe he's just too fuckin lazy...
Yeah, players who still have the desire to compete on a respectable level sign with Hamburg for example like van Nistelrooij.
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Because he is 32. He could of still played in any league in Europe for at least another season or two. Been on very good money and then went off to American and probably still earned the same money in a few years time. The greatest footballers of all time will tell you that winning trophys, not the MLS league, is what makes you a legend in this game. Hes now quit France aswell so he can focus on what? training in the sun, playing football against awful players week in week out.
Im just saying he could of come back to the Premiership and still done really well for any team. Maybe even helped win another Premiership, a cup, a champions league. Then in a few years he could of moved over there.
Maybe he's just too fuckin lazy...
Yeah, players who still have the desire to compete on a respectable level sign with Hamburg for example like van Nistelrooij.
sure. but henry couldn't care less, apparently. he prefers to live in new york city and gets money from the red bull
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Because he is 32. He could of still played in any league in Europe for at least another season or two. Been on very good money and then went off to American and probably still earned the same money in a few years time. The greatest footballers of all time will tell you that winning trophys, not the MLS league, is what makes you a legend in this game. Hes now quit France aswell so he can focus on what? training in the sun, playing football against awful players week in week out.
Im just saying he could of come back to the Premiership and still done really well for any team. Maybe even helped win another Premiership, a cup, a champions league. Then in a few years he could of moved over there.
Maybe he's just too fuckin lazy...
Yeah, players who still have the desire to compete on a respectable level sign with Hamburg for example like van Nistelrooij.
sure. but henry couldn't care less, apparently. he prefers to live in new york city and gets money from the red bull
True, and who are we to judge. There aren't many players with a career like him, so if he wanna take this route now...
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What can he top? He already won all the awards that are relevant.
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What can he top? He already won all the awards that are relevant.
This is true.
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Definitely gonna catch a TFC-NY game
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THIERRY HENRY has targeted a return to Arsenal — once his American adventure is over.
The French star left Barcelona to join Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls last week on a 4½ year deal.
Henry, 32, spent eight years with the Gunners, winning two Premier League titles and three FA Cups during his time at the club before moving to Spain in 2007.
But despite only inking his Red Bulls deal a week ago, Henry has vowed to go back to the Emirates once his playing days are finished.
He said: "What I want to do is when I retire, I don't know how, but I want to come back to Arsenal.
"I have just come to New York to play and to compete and win another title. After everything is done then I will think about it.
"But whatever it is, I want to come back to Arsenal — maybe as a waterboy — I just love this club."
The former France international also urged Gunners captain Cesc Fabregas to snub a move to Barca and stay in north London.
The 23-year-old Spanish World Cup winner is being courted by the Nou Camp side but Henry reckons his old team-mate should stay put.
He added: "It is hard because Cesc is from Barcelona. I wouldn't like to be in his position because he is from there and he loves Arsenal.
"As an Arsenal fan, I want him to stay at Arsenal, but I would also understand if he goes back home."
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henry is too old and slow for top euro team, its best if he goes to ny for more money and just chills
fabregas will be making a mistake joining barca too, he'll just be on bench
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Henry is past it and knows it, he has already tarnished his legacy with the handball.
He was getting shown up last year and staying in europe he risked declining even further, in america he can shine and still be seen as a great player.
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Henry has had an excellent career and this is a great slow retirement package for him. Good on him.
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Henry is past it and knows it, he has already tarnished his legacy with the handball.
lol