Thierry Henry hangs boots, joins Sky Pundit crew

Former Arsenal star Thierry Henry has announced his retirement from football after leaving New York Red Bulls this month amidst speculations he might rejoin Arsenal, rather he chose to be a Sky Pundit.

Google Image: Thierry Henry

 

"It has been an incredible journey," he told Sky Sports.
 

He played for Juventus, Barcelona and Monaco, scored 175 Premier League goals and is fourth on the list of all-time scorers.
 

Henry won two Premier League titles and three FA Cups with the Gunners, where he played between 1999 and 2007.
 

He added the Champions League with Barcelona in 2009 and returned to Arsenal for four matches on loan from the Red Bulls in 2012, coming on as a substitute to score the winner against Leeds in the third round of the FA Cup.
 

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Drogba bows out of international football

Instagram: @didierdrogba

Ivory Coast and Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has decided to quit national team football.

The Ivorian forward (36) released a statement on his Instagram account on Friday afternoon and also shared a picture of his moments with the national team which he captained for almost a decade.

He writes, ''It is with great sadness that I have decided to end my international career.  

''These twelve years in the national team have been immense emotions. My first choice for my last game it was always important for me to give the best of myself to my country.

''I am of course proud to be the captain of this team for 8 years and have helped put my country Cote D'Ivoire on the world stage by taking part in three World Cups in a row and two finals of CAN unfortunate. 

''I can not thank the fans for all their love and appreciation for these années.Tous my goal, s all my selections, and victories are for you, I love you !!! 

''I thank all the players who have helped me to be a pleasure and I wish good luck to my new ex-partners for upcoming deadlines and of course Akwaba the new coach.''

Drogba has made a total of 104 caps for his country and scored 65 goals in all.