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Thierry Henry Steps Down As France U-23 Team's Head Coach After Paris Olympics Silver

Thierry Henry, who was appointed last year on a contract until J꧑une 2025, said he was moving 🔯away from the head coach position due to reasons personal to him 

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Thierry Henry has stepped down from his role as France's U21 head coach.
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Thierry Henry has stepped down from his role as France Under-23's head coach after guiding his side to a silver medal at the Paris Olympics. (More Football News

Henry, who was appointed last year on a contract until June 2025, said he was mov🌜ing away f💎rom the position due to reasons personal to him. 

The former Arsenal striker led Les Bleus to a first ไfinal at the Games since🀅 1984 in Paris, but fell agonisingly short in the showpiece match against Spain. 

Two goals in extra-time from&🍬nbsp;Sergio Camello secured La Roja a second gold medal after France had come from 3-1 down to force extra-time at t🐻he Parc des Princes. 

During his time in charge of the Olympic squad, Hen𒉰ry won eight of his🥂 11 games in charge (two draws and one loss) while also scoring 31 goals in that time. 

His side conceded 🥀12 times during his tenure, with five of those coming in their gold medal match against Spain at the Games. 

&quot𓄧;I would like to thank the FF🌊F and the president Philippe Diallo who offered me this incredible opportunity," Henry said in a statement.

"Winning the silver medal at the Olympic Games for my country will remain one o𒉰f the proudest things I have ever ﷺhad.

"I am incredibly grateful to the Federa🔜t𓆉ion, the players, the staff and the fans who have given me a magical experience."