Thierry Henry: It was an honour and a privilege to know Maradona

Former Barcelona forward Thierry Henry wrote on Twitter in memory of Diego Maradona, who died on Wednesday of a heart attack.

“It was like yesterday, being old enough to watch the first World Cup that I can remember (1986),” said ex France striker Henry on his Twitter account.

“He was mesmerising. It was his World Cup. There were so many more memories. It was an honour & privilege to watch and then meet one of the greatest footballers to have ever played the game.

“My thoughts are with all his family, friends and many admirers. RIP.”

2/2...It was an honour & privilege to watch and then meet one of the greatest footballers to have ever played the game. My thoughts are with all his family, friends and many admirers. RIP #Diegoarmandomaradona #legend

— Thierry Henry (@ThierryHenry) 26 de noviembre de 2020