The former France striker, now a CBS pundit, has spoken of his emotion and indignation after the tragedy in the Yvelines.
Thierry Henry, an iconic figure in French football, has spoken out about the racist attack that struck Trappes and La Verrière in the Yvelines on 23 October 2026. The former player, 49, now a consultant for American network CBS, chose to speak on the sidelines of the Champions League evening this Tuesday, 3 November.
Aged 49, the former France striker wanted to share his indignation at this unacceptable violence. His intervention comes amid deep emotion following the attack, which left one person dead and several injured.
I am Black, I am French, I am a father: with these strong words, Thierry Henry wanted to remind people of his dual identity and the everyday reality of many people in France. His stance is part of a broader debate on racism and violence in French society.
A consultant for CBS Sports during Champions League broadcasts, Thierry Henry remains a respected voice in the world of football. His personal testimony adds a human dimension to this tragedy, which has deeply affected the Yvelines and beyond.
Aged 49, the former France striker wanted to share his indignation at this unacceptable violence. His intervention comes amid deep emotion following the attack, which left one person dead and several injured.
I am Black, I am French, I am a father: with these strong words, Thierry Henry wanted to remind people of his dual identity and the everyday reality of many people in France. His stance is part of a broader debate on racism and violence in French society.
A consultant for CBS Sports during Champions League broadcasts, Thierry Henry remains a respected voice in the world of football. His personal testimony adds a human dimension to this tragedy, which has deeply affected the Yvelines and beyond.
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Source: Ouest-France