Known for his prowess as a goal-scoring machine, Didier Drogba is celebrated as a fierce, powerful forward who was key to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chelsea">Chelsea</a>‘s success in the past decade. Nowadays, though, Drogba has taken a different path, serving as a Ballon d’Or gala presenter each year.



The Ivorian has become more relaxed and natural on camera, and his ease shows in his interviews. Recently, B/R Football asked Drogba to name a player who, despite never winning the Ballon d’Or, deserved the honor.



Without hesitation, Drogba responded emphatically: “<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/thierry-henry">Thierry Henry</a>,” he stated firmly. Drogba went on to elaborate: “He deserved it like ten times. I think he was fantastic, in the Premier League and also with the [French] National Team.”



“He was exceptional, his goals in the Champions League, winning games single-handedly for his team. I mean… we’re talking about Thierry Henry. I don’t think there’s anything more to say,“ Drogba concluded.



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<h2>The Ballon d’Ors that got away from Thierry Henry</h2>



Between 2000 and 2006, Thierry Henry was recognized multiple times as the year’s best player, winning Premier League and national awards in France—sometimes even outshining legends like Zinedine Zidane. Yet, he never claimed the Ballon d’Or.


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During those years, players like Luis Figo, Michael Owen, Ronaldo Nazário, Pavel Nedved, Andriy Shevchenko, Ronaldinho, and Fabio Cannavaro took home the honor, but Drogba believes Henry’s talent merited the award at least once.



Notable seasons include 2001 and 2003 when Henry won the Premier League with Arsenal and led the league in scoring. Arguments could also be made for 2004 and 2005, during which Henry was Europe’s top scorer and won back-to-back Golden Boots.



Nevertheless, the Ballon d’Or eluded the exceptional French forward, who remains one of Arsenal’s all-time greats and a symbol of their golden “Invincibles” era.

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While some soccer fans may argue that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> and Cristiano Ronaldo aren’t the greatest players in the sport’s history, it’s rare to find someone who excludes both from their top five. But Thierry Henry did just that, leaving both global icons out of his all-time five-a-side team.



During an appearance on “The Greatest Game” podcast, the Arsenal and Barcelona legend was asked to pick his ideal five-player lineup. In a surprising twist, Henry decided not to include Messi or <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo">Ronaldo</a> in his selection.



“Pelé, Diego Maradona, Johan Cruyff, Franz Beckenbauer, and Michael Laudrup,” Henry revealed without hesitation, leaving out two of the most decorated players in history—Messi, with whom he won everything at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona">Barcelona</a> under Pep Guardiola, and Ronaldo.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/thierry-henry">Henry</a> also explained why he opted to include Laudrup in his lineup: “I never understood why he was so underrated. When you talk about pure football class, his name should be mentioned more often.”



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<h2>How Messi and Henry fared together at Barcelona</h2>



Henry and Messi shared the field at Barcelona for three years, from 2007 to 2010, during which time they formed part of one of the most dominant teams in soccer history. After <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pep-guardiola">Pep Guardiola</a> took over in June 2008, the pair went on to win every major trophy available.



Together, they secured the 2008-09 UEFA Champions League, two La Liga titles (2009, 2010), the FIFA Club World Cup (2009), the Copa del Rey (2009), the UEFA Super Cup (2009), and the Spanish Super Cup (2009). Messi has since referred to that Barcelona team as the greatest of all time.






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<h2>Henry defended Messi during PSG booing controversy</h2>



Not too long ago, Henry came to Messi’s defense when Paris Saint–Germain fans booed him during home games. “It’s shameful to hear boos at Parc des Princes. You can’t whistle one of the best players on the team. Messi needs to go back to Barcelona, for the love of the game,” Henry said at the time.

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Former Spanish soccer player Cesc Fabregas, who has shared a dressing room with legends such as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> and Thierry Henry, has expressed his admiration for Erling Haaland, comparing him to these two soccer greats.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cesc-fabregas">Cesc Fabregas</a> has had the opportunity to play alongside some of the best soccer players in history. His experience at clubs such as Arsenal and Barcelona have allowed him to know first-hand the impact that players like Messi and Henry can have on a team.



The Spaniard, who currently serves as coach of Como 1907, stressed the importance of having players of this caliber on a team. In a recent interview for the BBC podcast, the Spaniard stated that Haaland has an aura similar to Lionel Messi and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/thierry-henry">Thierry Henry</a>, capable of changing the course of a match.



“I would struggle, in my time over the last 20 years, to find a striker of this magnitude. There are only two players that I really felt going into games, ‘Ok, these guys are going to make a difference, or they’re going to change the game, or something is going to happen even if we are losing or struggling during the game.’ One is Thierry Henry, and the second one is Lionel Messi.”



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240906_BUS_230303_Erling-Haaland-1024x576_e2d8d1f9.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-230331" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Erling-Haaland-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Erling-Haaland-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Erling-Haaland-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Erling-Haaland-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Erling-Haaland.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates with the match ball after scoring a hat-trick during the Premier League match between West Ham United FC and Manchester City FC. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Haaland, the new soccer phenomenon</h2>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/erling-haaland">Erling Haaland</a> has proven to be one of the most talented strikers of his generation. His goalscoring ability, physical strength, and speed make him a constant threat to any defense. With his arrival at Manchester City, Haaland has cemented his status as one of the brightest stars in world soccer.



<h2>The importance of leaders on the field</h2>



The presence of players like Messi, Henry, and now Haaland is essential for any team. These players not only contribute goals and assists but also inspire their teammates and create an atmosphere of confidence in the dressing room.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/The-Premier-Leagues-best-XI-of-foreign-players-according-to-ChatGPT-20230404-0018.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Thierry Henry</a> knows a thing or two about being successful and a thing or two about the American soccer player. Henry played five seasons in MLS with the New York <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-red-bulls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Red Bulls</a> and is among the top 10 imports in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MLS</a> history.



Henry has also coached in MLS with his brief time at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/montreal-impact" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CF Montréal</a>, it was rumored that the 1998 World Cup winner was also in the running to take over the USMNT coaching job before the federation rehired Gregg Berhalter.


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In a candid interview with Kickin’ It’ show from CBS Sports along with USMNT great Clint Dempsey and Charlie Davies, the legendary Gunners player spoke about the USMNT’s best player <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/christian-pulisic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christian Pulisic </a>and that it’s time to take the kid gloves off for the winger at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ac-milan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AC Milan</a>.



<h2>Thierry Henry on Christian Pulisic</h2>



“As a creative player, if you don’t try to make mistakes, you cannot succeed. I can see on the national team, [Pulisic] feels like, ‘I can make mistakes.’ When you play for a big club, you touch the ball once, and it’s considered a mistake.



“The next time you touch it is 15 minutes later. People remember every time you touch the ball that you lost it. With the national team, he plays with that confidence. We were all creative players, so you have to take risks. If you feel like you can’t afford to lose the ball, then you might as well not play” Henry stated.



Pulisic, who got off to an electric start at AC Milan by scoring 2 goals in his first three games, then he had a poor outing against Inter Milan in the Milano derby which saw AC Milan manhandled 5-0.



In their Champions League opener, Milan again slept walked through a match against Newcastle United that they should have won but could not finish their chances. Pulisic came on as a second half substitute and had mixed reviews, the American took 2 shots on goal and was lively, but it was not enough to take home the three points.


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Pulisic is slated to start over the weekend against Hellas Verona, a perfect opponent to get the talented American back on track.

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English football changed with the inception of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/the-best-players-from-the-americas-to-play-in-the-premier-league--20211227-0017.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Premier League</a> back in the 90s. From the traditional First Division which featured mostly homegrown players, the English first tier became the go-to league for the bestplayers on Earth.
When we talk about <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Who-are-the-best-foreign-players-in-Premier-League-history-20200411-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">great footballers born overseas</a>, many names will come to mind. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/premier-league-top-goalscorers-ever-20201101-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thierry Henry</a>, Sergio Aguero, and so on. Therefore, if we had to name just 11 players, it would be hard to decide which ones to leave out.
That’s why we asked ChatGPT what it had to say about it. The AI chatbot gave us the Premier League’s best XI of foreign players, including many renowned footballers. It’s important to clarify that it only considers the period between 1992 and 2021.
<h2>The Premier League’s best lineup of foreign players, via ChatGPT</h2>
We asked the chatbot to name us the best possible lineup of foreign players who set foot in the Premier League, and this was the answer:
“Choosing the Best XI of foreign players in the history of the English Premier League is a challenging task, given the many outstanding players who have graced the league over the years. However, here is one possible lineup:
Petr Cech (Czech Republic) – A highly accomplished goalkeeper who won four Premier League titles with Chelsea and was named in the PFA Team of the Year three times.
Pablo Zabaleta (Argentina) – Zabaleta was a tireless and reliable right-back for Manchester City during their title-winning campaigns, and was known for his work ethic and leadership qualities.
Vincent Kompany (Belgium) – A rock-solid defender who captained Manchester City to four Premier League titles and two FA Cup wins during his 11-year spell at the club.
Nemanja Vidic (Serbia) – An imposing center-back who won five Premier League titles and the Champions League with Manchester United. He was also named in the PFA Team of the Year five times.
Patrice Evra (France) – Evra was a consistent and reliable left-back for Manchester United, winning five Premier League titles and playing a key role in the club’s success.
Patrick Vieira (France) – A dominant midfielder who won three Premier League titles and three FA Cups with Arsenal. He was named in the PFA Team of the Year four times and is widely regarded as one of the best midfielders of his generation.
Cesc Fabregas (Spain) – A creative midfielder who won two Premier League titles with Chelsea after a great stint with Arsenal. He also provided countless assists and scored numerous goals during his time in the league.
Yaya Toure (Ivory Coast) – A powerful midfielder who won three Premier League titles with Manchester City, scoring many key goals along the way. He was named African Footballer of the Year four times.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) – A prolific forward who won three Premier League titles and the Champions League with Manchester United. He is widely regarded as one of the best players in the history of football.
Thierry Henry (France) – A gifted striker who won two Premier League titles and two Golden Boots with Arsenal. He scored a total of 175 goals in the league, which makes him the sixth-highest scorer of all time.
Sergio Aguero (Argentina) – A deadly finisher who scored a record-breaking 184 goals in the Premier League for Manchester City. He also helped the team win four Premier League titles and the FA Cup during his time at the club.
Of course, there are many other foreign players who have made a significant impact in the Premier League, and this lineup is by no means definitive. Nonetheless, it is a strong representation of some of the best foreign players to have graced the league over the years.”
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The all-time Premier League's best XI of foreign players according to ChatGPT

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When <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Which-players-and-coaches-didnt-vote-for-Lionel-Messi-at-The-Best-FIFA-2022-20230228-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lionel Messi</a> arrived in Paris, the expectations were through the roof. However, it didn’t take long for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/teams-who-have-never-won-champions-league-20201203-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PSG</a> fans to feel disappointed. Far from making an immediate impact as predicted, the Argentinestarstruggled to settle in France.
His first year at Paris Saint-Germain was particularly disappointing, as his goal scoring production was too low for a player of his caliber. On top of that, Messi left much to be desired in the UEFA Champions League elimination at the hands of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/champions-league-winners-list-by-year-20220526-0035.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Real Madrid</a>.
The former<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/messi-joins-psg-13-superstars-who-have-left-barcelona-on-bad-terms-20210811-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Barcelona</a>star turned up his level this season, having a hand in 26 goals for PSG in the Ligue 1. Even so, fans are still unhappy with Messi—especially after the UCL loss to Bayern—and continue to whistle him at the Parc des Princes. Thierry Henry, however, feels ashamed about it.
<h2>Thierry Henry embarrassed by PSG fans whistlingMessi, wants him to return to Barcelona</h2>
“It’s embarrassing to hear whistles from the Parc,” Henry told Amazon Prime Video, as quoted by The Mirror. “You can’t whistle one of the best players on the team, who has 13 goals and 13 assists this season.”
Even though his stats are better than last season, PSG fans feel unimpressed by Messi’s recent performances. With just a few months left in his contract, many wonder whether the 7x Ballon d’Or winner will stay in the French capital.
“Personally, I would like to see him finish his career at Barcelona, in Europe,” Henry added. “After that, I don’t know what he will do. Because the way he left Barcelona after everything he did… I didn’t really like it. For the love of football, he should go back to Barcelona.”
A return to Barcelona couldbe on the cards, but the Spanish club would have to figure out how to make things work financially. What uniformMessi will wear next season remains to be seen, but his relationship with PSG fans seemsto be broken.
 
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Scoring goals in soccer is an amazing feeling, watching <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lionel-messi-blocked-a-journalist-from-all-social-media-accounts-for-this-reason-20220301-0029.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lionel Messi</a> bulldoze through defenses to make a cool finish, or seeing <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/neymars-mls-aspirations-draw-harsh-response-from-commissioner-don-garber-20220223-0016.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Neymar</a> strike from distance get crowds on their feet.
Then you have a scorer like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/report-robert-lewandowski-considering-all-options-as-bayern-munich-contract-set-to-run-out-next-season-20220301-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Robert Lewandowski</a> who seem to be able to score from anywhere with ease. But, once in a while, you get an amazing goal from a corner kick, at a near impossible angle and a type of goal that is wildly celebrated.
The first olímpico is reported to have been scored by Argentine left winger Cesáreo Onzari, who played for Club Atlético Huracán and the Argentine national team. The goal was scored in October of 1924 against Sportivo Barracas. Here are 5 olímpico goals to watch again and again.
<h2>Álvaro Recoba for Nacional of Uruguay</h2>
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Uruguayan Álvaro Recoba scored an impressive 4 olímpicos upon his return to Nacional in 2011, so much so that fans thought he should return to the Uruguayan national team based on that trait alone. Here is a goal he scored against Montevideo Wanderers in 2014.
<h2>Toni Kroos for Real Madrid</h2>
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German star Toni Kroos nailed this lovely goal from the corner against Valencia in a 3-1 Copa del Rey win in 2020.
<h2>David Beckham for LA Galaxy</h2>
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Bend it like Beckham, and he did for the Los Angeles Galaxy against the Chicago Fire in 2011, the England international curled his shot that got through a weak Fire defense. The Galaxy won the match 2-1.
<h2>Jordan DiBiasi for Washington Spirit</h2>
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In the NWSL Washington Spirit midfielder Jordan DiBiasi scored an Olimpico goal against the Portland Thorns FC in 2019 for a 3-1 victory for her side.
<h2>Thierry Henry for New York Red Bulls</h2>
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One of the best players of his generation and the best signing in New York Red Bulls history, Thierry Henry scored a masterclass goal from a corner in a 3-1 victory for the home side over the Columbus Crew in 2012.

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Following a pandemic-shortened season in which the awardwas not given, it’s understandable that the soccer community can’t wait for the 2021 Ballon d’Or results. In fact, there has been a lot of hype on the Internet lately.
Not long ago, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/list-of-2021-ballon-dor-results-leaks-out-with-lewandowski-ahead-of-messi-ronaldo-20211027-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a leak went viral on social media</a> suggesting that<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/bayern-munich-t112" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bayern Munich</a> striker <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/robert-lewandowski-t137625" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Robert Lewandowski</a> had gathered the most votes over the likes of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/lionel-messi-t13" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lionel Messi</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/cristiano-ronaldo-t2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cristiano Ronaldo</a>. However, another leak shortly after that had the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/psg-t16721" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PSG</a> star atop the list.
The Ballon d’Or gossip continued when Portuguese outlet RTP went even further by claiming that Messi had been told by France Football <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/2021-ballon-dor-lionel-messi-has-reportedly-been-told-by-france-football-hes-the-winner-20211105-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">he would receive his seventh Golden Ball</a>, an ideathat didn’t please Patrice Evra.
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<h2>Patrice Evra firesshot at Lionel Messi over 2021 Ballon d’Or, claims N’Golo Kante deserves it more</h2>
For a long time, the Ballon d’Or battle seemed to be reduced to Messi and Ronaldo. But, over the last few years things have changed, with new names making their way into the best player of the year conversation.
Everyone in world soccer weighs in on this matter, and recently it was the turn for Patrice Evra. The French legend admitted toJournal du Dimanchethat he’s tired ofseeing Messi winthe Ballon d’Or and that he doesn’t deserve it this year.“In my opinion, this Ballon d’Or is for N’Golo Kante or Jorginho, they deserve it! I don’t understand why people say: ‘He’s just a midfielder.’ They have woneverything,” he said.
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Evra added that if any of them doesn’t receive the award, it would be unfair. “What did he(Messi)won this year? Right, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/copa-america-t25985" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Copa America</a>. But what did he accomplishwith <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/barcelona-t11" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Barcelona</a>?” the former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/france-t146618" target="_blank" rel="noopener">France</a> internationalcontinued.
<h2>Thierry Henry also weighs in on Ballon d’Or discussion</h2>
<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/arsenal-t418" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arsenal</a> legend <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/premier-league-top-goalscorers-ever-20201101-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thierry Henry</a> has also spoken about this subject. While he wasn’t as harsh on Messi as Evra, the iconic striker believes <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/real-madrid-t23" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Real Madrid</a> forward <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/olivier-giroud-believes-karim-benzemas-return-to-france-has-created-a-imbalance-20211109-0015.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Karim Benzema</a> has given reasons to win the prize.
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“Let’s be realistic, I hopeit willbe him, Benzema. Lewandowski would have been chosen in 2020 if the award hadn’t been canceled. We can also talk about Jorginho because he won it all. And there’s Messi, who conqueredthe Copa America,” Henry said, as quoted by As.
As the ceremony was canceled last year, it’s normal that the expectations areeven higher now. Whether Messi will get his seventh Ballon d’Or or it will be the turn for another player is something that remains to be seen. We’ll know on November 29 if any of the previous leaks were correct.
 
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