Thierry Henry Salutes Antoine Griezmann as French Star Sets Sights on MLS

Paris—In a moment heavy with symbolism, Thierry Henry used last night’s CBS broadcast to offer a public farewell to Antoine Griezmann, hailing the recently retired France international as one of the national team’s most iconic figures.

Speaking after Atlético de Madrid’s meeting with FC Barcelona, the former Arsenal and Barcelona striker praised the 33-year-old’s enduring commitment and on-field elegance, thanking him “for everything you have given to our game.”

Henry, whose own playing days ended after a celebrated stint with the New York Red Bulls, revealed that Griezmann’s next stop will be Orlando, where the forward is poised to join Major League Soccer. Drawing on his American experience, Henry pledged personal support: “Anything you need about your time there, I’ll be happy to help,” he told viewers, underscoring the warm rapport between the two French stars.

The exchange marks another high-profile European name heading stateside and signals the closing chapter of Griezmann’s decorated career on the continent. For MLS, the impending arrival of the 2018 World Cup winner continues a trend of welcoming global talent, while European football prepares to bid adieu to one of its most recognizable attackers.