This Is How Thierry Henry Celebrated France's Silver Medal at Paris 2024
After the intense showdown between France and Spain in the men’s football final at the iconic Parc des Princes, Thierry Henry, coach of France’s U-23 team, showed that a silver medal can be pretty sweet.
Henry’s joy was on full display during the celebration, where he revealed a side of himself that few had seen before. He set aside his usual serious demeanor and hit the dance floor with his players, surprising everyone with his moves. This moment of pure joy happened during the team’s reception at Clairefontaine, the historic home of French football, where a big party was thrown to celebrate the Olympic silver.
Despite the loss in extra time to Spain, Henry didn’t let it overshadow his team’s achievement. On the contrary, he was caught on video leading the celebration with his players, who joined him in a series of dances that clearly showed how proud they were to have made it to the podium.
This silver medal is a big deal for France, as they hadn’t medaled in men’s Olympic football since the Los Angeles 1984 Games, where they won gold by defeating Brazil. The video of Henry dancing with his players quickly went viral on social media, earning praise and admiration for his ability to groove to the music.
Silver might not be gold, but for Thierry Henry and his squad, it was more than enough reason to celebrate with all their hearts—and a lot of rhythm.