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Enlarge PhotoFrance national soccer team player Thierry Henry attends a news conference at Michel Volnay stadium... France striker Thierry Henry announced his retirement from international soccer on Thursday.The 32-year-old former Arsenal and Barcelona striker, who signed for Major League Soccer (MLS) side New York Redbulls on Wednesday, played only a bit-part in France's World Cup campaign in South Africa, which ended at the group stage.
"I made up my mind before the World Cup. South Africa did not play a part in my decision. I could have announced it before the World Cup but I didn't want it (to effect) the team. It was time for me (to retire)," Henry told a news conference.
Henry is France's all-time leading goalscorer with 51 goals in 123 appearances but his only appearances in South Africa were as a substitute.
(Reporting by Julian Linden; Editing by Justin Palmer; to query or comment on this story email sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)
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