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Thierry Henry has confirmed his retirement from international football with France after completing his move from Barcelona to the New York Red Bulls.The 32-year-old scored 51 goals in 123 appearances for France - with both totals standing as French records. Henry won the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 with Les Blues, but was also part of the France squad that suffered a disastrous campaign and elimination at the group stage in South Africa this summer.South Africa didn't play any part in it, he said at his unveiling by the Red Bulls. I could have announced it before the World Cup but I just didn't want to put that type of cloud on top of the team. The former Arsenal man added: My decision was already taken before the World Cup. I think it was time for me to stop after the World Cup.
