With MLS allowing teams to sign another designated player, rumor has it that the New York Red Bulls have been eyeing Thierry Henry to be their man. I've asked two of my Irish friends who are huge soccer fans for the best way to describe Henry and they offered the following:
The Most Hated Man in Ireland
Perfecter of the "Professional Foul"
Henry admitted to a handball that led to the deciding goal that knocked Ireland out of the 2010 World Cup during their qualifying match last November. He later said that the match should be replayed, knowing damn well that would not happen. Henry kept the ball in with his left hand, pushed it down to his foot so he could cross it to teammate William Gallas who scored the deciding goal.
"I will be honest, it was a handball. But I'm not the ref," Henry said. "I played it. The ref allowed it. That's a question you should ask him."
FIFA eliminated the possibility of France and Ireland playing a rematch. How the hell can I root for this guy? I also have strict instruction to boo him from my friend! Michael Lewis reported in
bigapplesoccer.com that Henry may be headed to the Red Bulls:
MONTCLAIR, N.J. -- Red Bulls coach Hans Backe admitted he hadn't heard the latest rumors and reports concerning French international and Barcelona star striker Thierry Henry getting out of his contract with the Spanish First Division team to join the MLS club. But he hopes they are true.
"I hope, of course, the rumors are correct," Backe said with a smile after practice Tuesday. That would be nice. If you see Barca now, even if he is on the bench, they [don't] sub him.."
As for Henry's performance in South Africa next month, the Red Bulls coach doesn't wish the French striker a poor cup only "a medium, an average" one, so his club would be in the running to sign him.
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