- Thierry Henry Resigns as France U21 Manager After Olympics Silver, citing personal reasons for his departure.
- He led the team to a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, losing to Spain in the final.
- Henry’s record included four wins out of six matches, with a notable 9-0 victory against Cyprus.
- His appointment followed a disappointing European Championship campaign for the U21s.
- The French Football Federation (FFF) expressed regret over his departure, acknowledging his contributions and professionalism.
Newsypeople – Thierry Henry has resigned from his position as the manager of the France Under-21 team after a brief stint of only six matches.
His resignation follows a notable achievement in which he guided the team to a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, where they narrowly lost to Spain in the final, with a score of 5-3.
Henry’s exit is reportedly due to personal reasons, and he expressed his appreciation to the French Football Federation (FFF) for the opportunity, emphasizing the pride he felt in representing his country during the Olympics.
In his short period as manager, Henry recorded an impressive track record, securing four wins in six matches, including a notable 9-0 triumph over Cyprus. However, the silver medal at the Olympics was perceived as a disappointment on home territory, particularly in light of the high expectations surrounding the event.
🚨🇫🇷 Official: Thierry Henry has decided to terminate his contract as a France U21 manager.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 19, 2024
“Reasons of his own” mentioned for Thierry’s plan to leave the job. pic.twitter.com/8K8gYy5pfd
Henry was brought in as U21 coach to rejuvenate the team following a lackluster showing in the previous European Championship. He succeeded Sylvain Ripoll, who had faced criticism due to the team’s exit in the quarterfinals.
The FFF expressed regret over Henry’s decision to step down, recognizing his professionalism and the achievements he accomplished during his brief time in charge.
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