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Thierry Henry Resigns from France’s Under-21 National Team

The French coach led the Olympic team to a silver medal at Paris 2024

Newsroom August 19 05:02

Thierry Henry has resigned as the head coach of France’s Under-21 national team, citing personal reasons, according to a statement from the French Football Federation.

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The former international forward, a member of the French squad that won the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000, took on the role a year ago. Among his responsibilities was leading the French U-23 team in the football tournament at this year’s Olympic Games, hosted by France.

Thierry Henry quitte son poste de sélectionneur des Espoirs ?

Merci pour cette médaille Olympique ? et bonne chance pour la suite de votre carrière, coach ?#FiersdetreBleus pic.twitter.com/UOqQsoMQO3

— Equipe de France ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) August 19, 2024

Under his guidance, the French Olympic team reached the final, where they were defeated by Spain in extra time (5-3). A few days later, Henry decided to step down, despite having one year left on his contract.

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