Thierry Henry has left his coaching job after leading France’s Olympic team to a silver medal at the Paris Games. The French soccer federation said he had cited personal reasons for the departure.
France ’s head coach Thierry Henry waves to fans as he celebrates his team’s victory over Egypt at the end of the men’s semifinal soccer match at Lyon Stadium, during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Decines, France . France ’s Maghnes Akliouche reacts after losing the men’s soccer gold medal match against Spain at the Parc des Princes during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Paris , France .
Thanking Henry for his work, federation president Philippe Diallo praised his “great professionalism, his rigor and his love of the blue jersey.” Henry was hired one year ago with the Paris Olympics in mind and led the team to the final on Aug. 9,“Obtaining the silver medal for my country at the Olympic Games will remain one of the greatest sources of pride of my life,” Henry said in a statement Monday.
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