Sometimes in football you have to score goals.
Meaning of the quote
The quote means that in the sport of football (soccer), the main objective is to score points by kicking the ball into the opposing team's goal. To win a game, players need to make sure they score more goals than the other team. The quote reminds us that scoring goals is an essential part of being successful in the game of football.
About Thierry Henry
Thierry Henry is a French football legend, considered one of the greatest strikers of all time. He had a prolific career, playing for top clubs like Arsenal and Barcelona, and achieving great success with the French national team. After retiring, he has transitioned into coaching, working with clubs and national teams.
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It was tough at the time but when I was younger, my Dad. I would say my Dad, because without him I wouldn’t have been here. I mean it was tough for me because he was really demanding. With him, it was never enough, you know, anything I did was never enough.
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I may be French, but I’m playing for Arsenal.
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