We know so much about our sports heroes, almost to the last detail, including their private lives. Yet, some things and revelations surprise us sometimes. Like this one regarding Thierry Henry.In one of his most recent CBS Sports appearances, the legendary Arsenal and France striker was asked about his favourite cartoon character of all time. Henry was asked about that while taking a break from the Champions League debate.Thierry Henry is a cultured man! Man knows DBZ & Goku’s Aura remain unmatched! pic.twitter.com/GUW1Q3aPs8— Hype (@DbsHype) February 12, 2025 “Do sleeves count?” he asked. When they told him yes, the Frenchman responded very clearly to the presenter’s confusion. “Do you like manga?” he wanted to know, almost as if he didn’t believe it.The atmosphere in the studio became strange because the rest of the pundits seemed to take it as a joke.”Go ahead. What is your favourite manga character?” she asked, closing the debate a bit before it proceeded. “I’m going to go with Son Goku,” Henry finally answered after a brief pause.##NAJAVA_MECA_8711219##Then, the silence fell on the set before laughter due to an uncomfortable situation. “If you don’t watch Dragon Ball, that’s your problem,” concluded the Frenchman.
