Handball row left Henry devastated
- November 23rd, 2009
- Posted in World Cup
- By Eureka
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Thierry Henry considered ending his international career following the furore that surrounded his handball against Ireland in the World Cup playoff in Paris last Wednesday.
Speaking to L’Equipe newspaper, the Barcelona striker said that he felt abandoned and alone in the days after the game which saw the French qualify for South Africa on the back of a goal set up by Henry’s sleight of hand.
Asked if he had considered calling time on his international career Henry replied: ‘Oh yes. On Friday when everything had gone too far.
‘I was really upset, and not for the first time. After the World Cup in 2006, I considered that but it was too early. [+]
