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Thierry Henry announces retirement from football after a 20-year career

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Arsenal legend Thierry Henry announces his retirement from football after a 20-year career.

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has announced his retirement from football after a 20-year career in the game.

The 37-year-old confirmed at the start of the month that he was leaving MLS side New York Red Bulls after scoring 52 goals in 133 games for the team.

Henry spent three years at Barcelona, but he is best known for his eight-year spell at Arsenal, where he played 258 games and scored 175 goals, making him the all-time leading goalscorer for the Gunners.

During his career, the former striker won a plethora of trophies, including the Premier League and FA Cup with Arsenal, the Champions League and La Liga with Barcelona, the French Ligue 1 at Monaco and the MLS Shield with the New York Red Bulls.

On the international stage with France, Henry has lifted the World Cup and the European Championship, and remains the nation's all-time leading goalscorer.

Now, the retired sportsman has switched his attention to media work and will join Sky Sports' punditry team from the start of 2015.

On his Facebook page, Henry wrote: "After 20 years in the game I have decided to retire from professional football. It has been an incredible journey and I would like to thank all the fans, team mates and individuals involved with AS Monaco, Juventus, Arsenal FC, FC Barcelona, the New York Red Bulls and of course the French National Team that have made my time in the game so special.

"It is now time for a different career path and I am pleased to say that I will be returning to London and joining Sky Sports. I will hopefully share some of the insights, observations and experiences I have learnt over the years with you guys.

"I have had some amazing memories (mostly good!) and a wonderful experience. I hope you have enjoyed watching as much as I have enjoyed taking part. See you on the other side..."

In terms of individual honours, Henry has won the Premier League Golden Boot four times, the European Golden boot twice and the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year at Arsenal three times.

The Frenchman is also a five-time winner of the French Player of the Year and two-time winner of the PFA Players' Player of the Year.

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