LONDON — It takes years for a player to build a reputation. During his eight seasons at Arsenal Thierry Henry established himself as, in the opinion of most, the finest overseas footballer to play in England.
A three-time Footballer of the Year, the France captain became one of the world's truly great players.
But now Thierry Henry will be remembered as a cheat and a liar. Forget the great goals and the excitement he has given. The Barcelona striker stands alongside that other cheat (a chemist's friend) Diego Maradona.
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