Thierry Henry's words resounded hard, far beyond the CBS plateau. Wednesday evening, after the qualification of PSG for the final of the Champions League, the legend of the Blues delivered an unexpected and powerful tribute to Nasser al-Khelaïfi, greeting a transformation
“Historical” of the Parisian club and calling for a victory for all of France.
Present on the set of CBS Sports, the former French international has not been praised towards Paris Saint-Germain. After welcoming the boiling atmosphere of the Parc des Princes, Henry wanted to publicly thank the club president. “I want to say thank you. You have changed the way people see PSG “he said. “When I was growing up, that was not the case. You have changed everything: the community, people can come and see the match properly at the Parc des Princes which has not always been the case in history. »»
Strong words that have obviously touched Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, then in duplex from the stadium. The former Gunner continued with a message as symbolic as it is clear: “I would like you to take a new star to France. I want Paris Saint-Germain to win the Champions League because it will highlight what you have done and the way you did. »»
“Since the Qataris arrived …”
Thierry Henry also mentioned his personal link with the Parc des Princes, a stage he frequented in his youth, not far from home, in the Ulis. But at the time, the atmosphere was sometimes deleterious. “We were not always safe in matches at the Parc des Princes”he said. Before greeting the changes made by current leaders:
“Since the Qataris arrived, they have to be given a lot of credit. They made it a secure and recognized area. »»
Finally, the tricolor legend recalled the collective issue of this Parisian journey. French football has to date only one coronation in the Champions League, that of Olympique de Marseille in 1993. “What is very poor”he said. “I am happy that Paris is in a position to bring a second star to French football. »»
