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Thierry Henry
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Thierry Henry, (born Aug. 17, 1977, Châtillon, France), French football (soccer) player. He played for several teams, notably the English club Arsenal (1999–2007, 2012). One of the most prolific goal scorers of his time, he was twice named European Footballer of the Year (2002, 2003). Henry helped France win the 1998 World Cup, and in 2007 he registered his 42nd goal to become his country’s all-time leading scorer in international competition.

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Football, game in which two teams of 11 players, using any part of their bodies except their hands and arms, try to maneuver the ball into the opposing team’s goal. Only the goalkeeper is permitted to handle the ball and may do so only within the penalty area surrounding the goal. The team that