INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 20: Thierry Henry reacts prior to a CONCACAF Nations League semifinal match between the United States and Panama at SoFi Stadium on March 20, 2025 in Inglewood, California. Michael Owens/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Michael Owens / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
New York has honoured two footballing greats by temporarily renaming streets after Thierry Henry and Pele ahead of the World Cup kickoff.
The tournament — co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States — begins Thursday, and the final will be played next month at the MetLife Stadium, rebranded as the New York New Jersey Stadium, just outside the city.
Crowds gathered at West 50th Street and 6th Avenue in downtown Manhattan to mark the unveiling of “Thierry Henry Way” by city officials, according to FOX Sports.
The former Arsenal and Barcelona star, who was a member of the France squad that won the 1998 World Cup, made an appearance via video call. Related News World Cup countdown: Davido wears custom jacket bearing names of abducted pupils, teachers FULL LIST: Top 10 greatest World Cup legends FIFA defends ticket prices, visa handling ahead of World Cup start
