Thierry Henry has signed for the BBC’s World Cup coverage in Brazil next summer.
The former Arsenal star, who now plays for MLS side New York Red Bulls, will join the broadcaster’s presentation team of Gary Lineker, Rio Ferdinand, Clarence Seedorf, Alan Shearer, Phil Neville and Alan Hansen.
Henry – currently on break from the US soccer season – will also appear on the Match of the Day panel tonight (December 14), alongside Lineker and Shearer.
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Presenter Lineker said: “Thierry is one of the best strikers to have graced the game and really resonates with the British audience after such a successful time at Arsenal.
“He is full of charisma and brings with him tremendous insight from his career in France, Italy, Spain, England and the USA.”
Henry, who scored 51 goals in 123 appearances for France, said: “I am delighted to be joining Gary Lineker and the rest of the BBC team for the tournament in Brazil.
“I’ve enjoyed playing in World Cups, but to experience it as a fan and studio analyst will be a new, exciting challenge. I’ve been fortunate enough to play with and against many of the players taking part, so will look forward to watching their performances this summer.”
Henry has played at four World Cups, winning the competition in France in 1998, followed by a European Championship win two years later.
Philip Bernie, BBC Head of TV Sport, added: “We are thrilled to have Thierry as part of our team, and he joins our exciting lineup, which has a wealth of international experience.
“He has witnessed first-hand all the emotions this great competition has to offer, as one of the outstanding players of his generation, and we are sure he will now enjoy offering his greatly informed opinions to our audiences.”
Source: Digitalspy
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