After a 40-year wait, France finally earned an Olympic medal in football, with their national team standing on the podium in Paris. Though it wasn’t gold like in Los Angeles, Les Bleus lost to Spain in extra time, but no one blamed Thierry Henry for it.There was no talk of his dismissal, yet today, out of the blue, came the shocking news: Henry has resigned! He stepped down from his role as the head coach of the under-21 team. The French Football Federation announced the news.##NAJAVA_MECA_8284469##Thierry Henry resigned after winning the Olympic silver medal, citing personal reasons.”I would like to thank the FFF and President Philippe Diallo, who gave me this incredible opportunity. Winning silver at the Olympic Games for my country is one of the proudest moments of my life. I am immensely grateful to the Federation, the players, the staff, and the fans who allowed me to experience this magical journey,” said the Arsenal legend.Henry had a contract until 2025, but his unexpected departure has forced the French football authorities to begin the search for his successor ahead of schedule. The process is already underway.”We regret Henry’s decision, as he achieved his goal by winning the silver medal at the Olympic Games, 40 years after the last Olympic medal in Los Angeles. Watching him throughout this journey, I witnessed his professionalism, discipline, and love for the blue jersey. I wish him all the best in his future career,” said the association president Philippe Diallo.Thierry Henry quitte son poste de sélectionneur des Espoirs 👋Merci pour cette médaille Olympique 🥈 et bonne chance pour la suite de votre carrière, coach 💙#FiersdetreBleus pic.twitter.com/UOqQsoMQO3— Equipe de France ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) August 19, 2024
