Thierry Henry calls it a career – in pictures

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  • In this May 27, 2009 photo, Thierry Henry of Barcelona lifts the European Cup trophy after winning the Champions League final with Barca against Manchester United at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Laurence Griffiths / Getty Images
    In this May 27, 2009 photo, Thierry Henry of Barcelona lifts the European Cup trophy after winning the Champions League final with Barca against Manchester United at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Laurence Griffiths / Getty Images
  • In this November 18, 2009 photo, France's William Gallas, second right, scores the winning goal after being set up by Thierry Henry and his controversial uncalled hand ball in the World Cup qualifying play-off against Ireland that allowed France to reach the 2010 World Cup Finals.
    In this November 18, 2009 photo, France's William Gallas, second right, scores the winning goal after being set up by Thierry Henry and his controversial uncalled hand ball in the World Cup qualifying play-off against Ireland that allowed France to reach the 2010 World Cup Finals.
  • In this May 31, 2010 photo, Thierry Henry appears with Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-final first leg match against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Barcelona would win the tie to advance to the semi-finals. Josep Lago / AFP
    In this May 31, 2010 photo, Thierry Henry appears with Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-final first leg match against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Barcelona would win the tie to advance to the semi-finals. Josep Lago / AFP
  • Thierry Henry walks past photographers at a press conference for his introduction with MLS club New York Red Bulls on July 15, 2010 in New Jersey, USA. Stan Honda / AFP
    Thierry Henry walks past photographers at a press conference for his introduction with MLS club New York Red Bulls on July 15, 2010 in New Jersey, USA. Stan Honda / AFP
  • In this January 9, 2012 photo, Thierry Henry is shown celebrating a goal for Arsenal in the FA Cup third round against Leeds United while he was on loan from New York Red Bulls. Ian Kington / AFP
    In this January 9, 2012 photo, Thierry Henry is shown celebrating a goal for Arsenal in the FA Cup third round against Leeds United while he was on loan from New York Red Bulls. Ian Kington / AFP
  • Thierry Henry walks off the pitch following a friendly on July 26 this year against Arsenal with New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena in New Jersey. Don Emmert / AFP
    Thierry Henry walks off the pitch following a friendly on July 26 this year against Arsenal with New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena in New Jersey. Don Emmert / AFP
  • Thierry Henry shown on November 23 during Leg 1 of the MLS Cup Eastern Conference finals. Henry played his last match in the second leg on November 30 as New York Red Bulls were defeated 4-3 on aggregate by New England Revolution in the MLS play-off semi-finals. Mike Stobe / Getty Images / AFP
    Thierry Henry shown on November 23 during Leg 1 of the MLS Cup Eastern Conference finals. Henry played his last match in the second leg on November 30 as New York Red Bulls were defeated 4-3 on aggregate by New England Revolution in the MLS play-off semi-finals. Mike Stobe / Getty Images / AFP