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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Sport
Jeff Rueter

Thierry Henry says players ‘have more power than they think’ amid Fifa scandals

Former footballer Thierry Henry and TV presenter Kate Scott at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Thierry Henry (left) and Kate Scott both have commented on Fifa’s recent scandals. Photograph: dpa Picture-Alliance Archive/Alamy

As Fifa continues to face scrutiny from some confederations and fans, Thierry Henry has encouraged players to use their voice as the political battle for control of international soccer unfolds. The former Arsenal and Barcelona forward turned pundit spoke with the Guardian on Tuesday alongside Kate Scott and Jamie Carragher as CBS and Paramount prepare for this season’s Champions League broadcasts.

“For me, the players have more power than they think they have,” Henry said when asked for his thoughts on the situation. “And if they want it to change, they can make it happen – especially nowadays.”

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