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Va va voom: Henry has decided to retire from football after 20 years in the game

Thierry Henry has announced his decision to retire from football.

The 37-year-old, who left MLS side New York Red Bulls earlier this month, was widely tipped to return to Arsenal in some sort of coaching role - and may yet do so.

But in an announcement made early on Tuesday morning the Frenchman confirmed he has hung up his boots after two decades at the very top of the game.

"After 20 years in the game I have decided to retire from professional football," he said in a statement on his own personal Facebook page

Thierry Henry career in full

""It has been an incredible journey and I would like to thank all the fans, team mates and individuals involved with AS Monaco, Juventus, Arsenal FC, FC Barcelona, the New York Red Bulls and of course the French National Team that have made my time in the game so special."