The former Arsenal, Barcelona and France star says players shouldn’t underestimate their ability to change how football worksAs Fifa continues to face scrutiny from some confederations and fans, Thierry Henry has encouraged players to use their voice as the political battle for control of international soccer unfolds. The former Arsenal and Barcelona forward turned pundit spoke with the Guardian on Tuesday alongside Kate Scott and Jamie Carragher as CBS and Paramount prepare for this season’s Champions League broadcasts.“For me, the players have more power than they think they have,” Henry said when asked for his thoughts on the situation. “And if they want it to change, they can make it happen – especially nowadays.”This is an extract from Soccer Desk, a newsletter from the Guardian US. Subscribe for free here. Continue reading...
The former Manchester United star, 29, has developed a heart condition known as mild, benign arrhythmia, and will undergo surgery soon with the aim of returning to action soon.
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