During the award ceremony of the prestigious “BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award”Thierry Henry delivered a moving speech, placing his four children at the heart of his tribute. Very moved, the former Blues, FC Barcelona and Arsenal striker received the trophy from the hands of his children, explaining that this prize did not belong only to him: “My biggest fear is not being a good father. I haven’t always been there… So this prize is yours, not mine. You educate me. You save me from my traumas and show me what it means to be human, vulnerable and empathetic. So please bear with me, and thank you for being you. » These words revealed an intimate and sensitive side of the legendary Gunners player, highlighting the importance of family in his life after an exceptional sporting career.
Henry not only talked about his children, he also shared his gratitude towards his journey and those who accompanied him: “Football gave me everything and I put my all into it. Being recognized as a part of his history with this Lifetime Achievement Award and making an impact on fans and teammates is something I will never forget. » In a warm atmosphere, he also said with humor: “I am French, proud of it, but I am Londoner”thanking his former teammates and coaches at Arsenal. The organizers of the BBC and football legends, such as David Beckham, have praised Thierry Henry’s impact on and off the field. The English star also declared: “Thierry, I want to send you my congratulations. Well done for everything you accomplished on the field, of course, and everything you continued to do off the field. You won everything in this game.” There BBC pointed out that Henry had “redefined what it means to be a modern footballer”greeting his “talent”her ” intelligence “ and his ” impact “making him a deserving winner and an iconic figure for future generations.
