Henry Slams Arsenal After Super League Exploits
27 April, 2021
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry says he will not recognise the Gunners ever again following their try to join the European Super League.
The north London outfit were one of 12 clubs, six from the Premier League, who announced their intention to become listed on a breakaway league last week.
However, the announcement was met with plenty of backlash, which eventually saw all six English sides withdraw their participation 48 hours later.
Henry was quick to criticise his former club and praised the supporters who protested against owner Stan Kroenke at the Emirates Stadium over the weekend.
"I do not recognise my club and what happened at the moment, with them trying to join a league that would have been closed, makes no sense if you ask me," the France legend told The Telegraph.
"They have been running the club like a company, not a soccer team, and they showed their hand.
"Maybe it's too little understanding of the core football values and maybe the money was too big of a temptation. But whatever it had been, they first got it wrong. Badly wrong.
"I was genuinely shocked like most of the people and couldn't believe that which was unfolding.
"I have never talked before, but what happened recently made me realise: fans, this is your club. It is your club and I'm an Arsenal fan too.
"I'm pleased with what the fans achieved. Not only Arsenal fans, all of the fans. The effect was a victory for football."
Source: www.soccerladuma.co.za