January 15th 2024.
Thierry Henry, the beloved Arsenal legend, couldn't help but make a playful remark about their north London rivals Tottenham during this year's Best FIFA Football Awards. As one of the most revered players in Arsenal's history, Henry scored a remarkable 228 goals and made 103 assists in 377 games for the Gunners, contributing to their two Premier League titles and two FA Cup victories.
During the awards ceremony, Henry couldn't resist poking fun at Spurs as he accepted the best player award on behalf of Lionel Messi, who was unable to attend. With a mischievous grin, Henry exclaimed, "I turned up!" before offering the trophy to his co-host and self-proclaimed Spurs fan, Reshmin Chowdhury, saying, "Here, you can have it since you don't win many trophies."
It's no secret that Tottenham has been struggling to bring home major silverware, with their last trophy being the League Cup in 2008 and their last FA Cup triumph dating all the way back to 1991. And while they have had some success in recent years, they haven't been champions of England since 1961. In contrast, Henry was able to win two Premier League titles and two FA Cups during his time at Arsenal.
But this isn't the first time Henry has playfully teased Tottenham this season. Just last month, he was left stunned by Jermain Defoe's prediction that Spurs would finish above Arsenal in the Premier League. When asked if he would ever consider becoming the manager of Arsenal, Henry gave a coy response, saying he has too much respect for current manager Mikel Arteta.
Despite his teasing, Henry has been open about his struggles with depression throughout his career and has spoken out about the importance of mental health. In other football news, Manchester United star Marcus Rashford received criticism for his goal celebration against Spurs, while Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has called for a rule change after goalkeeper Ederson was injured during a recent match. And in the midst of transfer rumors, AS Roma striker Borja Mayoral has responded to interest from Arsenal.
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