Thierry Henry resigns from his position as French national coach after winning the Olympic silver medal
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Thierry Henry has resigned as France U21 coach after winning a Olympics Silver medal in Paris Beginning of the month.
The 47-year-old had a contract until next summer, but has decided to leave his post after just one year in office.
“Winning the silver medal for my country at the Olympics will always be one of the greatest achievements of my life,” said Henry.
“I am incredibly grateful to the association, the players, the staff and the fans for allowing me to have this magical experience.”
Before his appointment by France, Henry had worked as assistant coach of Belgium with leadership positions in Monaco and Major League Soccer team Montreal Impact.
“On behalf of the FFF (French Football Federation), I would like to thank Thierry Henry for all the work he has done at the helm of the U21 and Olympic teams,” said FFF President Philippe Diallo.
“We naturally regret this decision, as Thierry Henry was able to achieve his goals by winning the silver medal at the Olympic Games in Paris 40 years after his Olympic medal in Los Angeles.
“Having followed him throughout the season, I was able to discover his great professionalism, his conscientiousness and his love for the blue jersey.
“We wish him the best of luck for the rest of his career.”
France lost to Spain in a thrilling final at the Parc des Princes on the last weekend of the Paris-2024.
The hosts fought back from a 3-1 deficit and equalised in injury time, but Sergio Camello scored twice in extra time and completed Golden summer for Spanish football.
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