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Thierry Henry was full of praise for the African giant, whom he believes revolutionised football
Former Arsenal star Thierry Henry took a moment to share his admiration for football icon George Weah while speaking with Weah’s son, Timothy, following Juventus’ 0-0 draw against Aston Villa in the Champions League.
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The heartfelt exchange saw Henry outline the Liberian legend’s influence on the game and his lasting impact on one of football’s greatest forwards.
Henry hails George Weah
During Timothy Weah’s post-match interview with CBS, Thierry Henry, now a prominent pundit, couldn’t hide his admiration for George Weah, describing him as a groundbreaking figure for strikers.
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The former Arsenal and Juventus striker did not shy away from speaking about the effect Weah’s career had on his development.
“Say hi to your dad for me,” Henry said warmly to Timothy Weah, adding, “He was a hero of mine What he did for football, especially for the position of a number nine.
“I could go and tell my coaches, ‘You don’t need to stay in the box to score goals,’ because your dad used to take the ball from everywhere and score from everywhere. Your dad was just special, man.”
Weah’s admiration for Henry
The exchange became even more heartfelt when Timothy Weah responded, expressing his admiration for Henry, as the Juventus winger told the former Arsenal striker, “He was your idol, and you were mine.”
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The touching interaction once again brought to the fore the profound legacy of George Weah, who remains the only African player to win the Ballon d’Or and the respect he commands within the footballing world.
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Timothy Weah has played 13 times for the Old Lady this season in all competitions, scoring four goals and assisting two more.
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