Thierry Henry has announced his retirement from international football with France.
France legend calls it quits after 123 caps
Thierry Henry has announced his retirement from international football with France.
Henry, who has just joined MLS side New York Red Bulls, has decided to call time on his international career after 13 years playing for France.
The 32-year-old began his international career in 1997, making his debut against South Africa and he was a member of the 1998 World Cup winning team and the successful Euro 2000 side.
Henry's time with Les Bleus was marred by his involvement in the controversial World Cup play-off win over Republic of Ireland last November.
The former Arsenal man handled the ball in the build-up to William Gallas' crucial goal and he came in for a barrage of criticism following the incident.
Henry then played a bit-part role for France in this summer's World Cup finals in South Africa, failing to start any of his country's three games.
In the wake of France's disastrous campaign Henry has now decided to quit the international scene and focus on his new club career in America.
Henry won 123 caps for France and scored 51 goals for his country to make him France's top goalscorer of all time.
In a short statement, Henry said: "This is the end for me on the national team."
